Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private · 2,214 undergrads

• Admit rate: 39.5% (10,730 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1288–1460 (ACT 30–33)
• Undergraduates: 2,214 (5.7% international)
• Average net price: $28,714 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 77% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
• Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
• Early Decision II: Jan. 15, 2027
• Regular Decision: Jan. 15, 2027

Editor's notes

• Take the interview. It's optional, but Clark strongly encourages it, it lasts about 20 minutes, and you can do it virtually. With no supplemental essay, it's the one chance to show Clark who you are beyond the Common App.
• Choose your teacher carefully. Clark's CDS rates recommendations very important, higher than the essay, and asks for an academic teacher who can speak to your strengths and growth. Ask the one who's watched you improve, not just the one who gave you an A.
• If Clark is your first choice, ED I gets you money talk early. Clark says ED applicants get more scholarship funding, earlier Honors consideration and a preliminary aid award with the decision. If the net price doesn't work, Clark says you can ask to be released, but run the numbers before you sign.

Sources

1. Clark University Undergraduate Admissions, Apply
2. Clark University Undergraduate Admissions, Application process
3. Clark University Undergraduate Admissions, Early Decision
4. Clark University Undergraduate Admissions, Interviews
5. Clark University Undergraduate Admissions, First-year student profile
6. Clark University, Common Data Set 2025-2026
7. Clark University Undergraduate Admissions, Cost and Financial Aid
8. Common App, 2026-27 First-year requirements grid (updated Sept. 25, 2026)