by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,233 undergraduates in 2020, Clark is a small, private university located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Clark offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Clark can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Clark Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Clark. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Clark Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Clark does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Clark Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Clark for Veterans Guide.
Clark offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Clark has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,233 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,185 (97.9%). Part-time attendance was 48 (2.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,185 | 48 | 2,233 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Clark receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Clark #555 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Clark by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Clark Diversity Guide.
Clark has a total of 303 student athletes, 148 men and 155 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,828,513 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,813,694 |
| Net | $14,819 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Clark University Athletics