Clark University

According to official facts, the Clark University acceptance rate is 49%, which means nearly every second application is accepted into the university, which makes it fairly competitive to get selected into the university.

The university gives preference to students having higher grades or have exceptional academic or research experience. Hence, having higher grades increases your chance of getting selected at Clark University.

Here is the list of <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/eligibility-for-studying-in-usa-articlepage-1589">eligibility requirements to get into US Universities</a>.

Clark Uni is a top university for Indian students. In the UG courses, Indian is one of the top countries from where students hail. Also, Clark University ranks at #37 for the Best Value schools category in 2026, as per U.S. News. It is also a R2 university with an endowment of USD 522 Million. 

Some of the notable alumni of the Clark Universities are given below:

AlumniBest Known forJohn HeardAmerican actorPadma LakshmiIndian-American author, model, activist, and television hostXu ZhimoChinese romantic poet and writer of modern Chinese poetryRobert H. GoddardAmerican engineer, professor, physicist, and inventor

Career Lab: Coaches are available at the career lab who have pledged to help you reach your target, with fewer efforts. This is your one-stop destination where with the help of coaches you can build and enhance your resumes, LinkedIn profile, interview skills, and much more.

Handshake: This is a career management system where over 1000s of internship and employment opportunities are available for students as well as alumni.

Students at Clark University can work part-time (on-campus) while studying. However, there are certain restrictions for this. They can work 20 hours per week. The students can work full-time during the scheduled breaks. Note that the on-campus jobs are competitive and are available on first come basis. Working more than 20 hours per week will lead to violation of the immigration status. Students working part-time can earn USD 10-15 approximately per hour (Around INR 900 – INR 1,300).

97% of the graduates got placed within six months post their graduation period, while some of the graduates decided to continue their education, others decided to start their own venture.

There is no application fee for Clark University international UG applicants. It has been waived off. For PG students, there is an application fee of USD 75. To apply to this university, UG applicants can apply via Common App / Coalition App. Whereas PG applicants can apply directly via the university's portal. A few of the documents required to apply are given below:

• Academic transcripts
• Personal statement
• Proof of English language proficiency score
• Letters of recommendation
• Resume
• GMAT / GRE

Indian students can get into Clark Uni. To do that, they would have to follow the simple steps mentioned below.

• Register on the Clark Uni website
• Choose a course
• Upload the required documents such as transcripts and test scores
• Prove English proficiency
• Pay the application fee
• Submit the application
• The university would share an official response in due time

Clark University advises students to submit their applicatons a few months in advance of the upcoming deadlines so that the authorities can process the documents properly.

International students will hear from the university within 4 weeks after submission. It might take longer for specific courses that require interviews. To check the application status students can also log in to the admission portal.

Please note that decisions are announced online and all the student specific communication from the university is done through email. Hence students must register with an email address to keep a track on all university notifications. 

It is also recommended to check any updates related to changes or requirements in the admission process on the university website.

As per the latest student profile for Clark Universuty UG students, the average high school GPA was 3.68. 

• Average SAT score: 1300 - 1440
• Average ACT score: 29-33

The admit rate for the Class of 2024 at Clark University was 49%. 

As an Indian student, yes, you can apply for scholarships at the university. Of all the scholarships offered by the university based on need and merit, the Presidential Scholarship is more popular among students on campus.

Yes, Clark Uni offers need based financial aid for international students. To get the financial aid, international students are required to complete International Student Certification of Finances and Financial Assistance application form. Clark Uni does not accept IFSAA. 

The first year tuition fees for Indian students at Clark Uni are given as follows-

CourseTuitionHostel<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/ms-bc">MS</a>INR 18.1 L - 46.56 LINR 11.45 L - 14.73 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM</a>INR 18.1 L - 46.56 LINR 11.45 L - 14.73 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/mfa-bc">MFA</a>INR 39.91 LINR 14.73 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/ma-bc">M.A.</a>INR 26.33 L - 60.71 LINR 12.68 L - 14.73 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/mpa-bc">MPA</a>INR 17.55 LINR 12.68 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/others-pg-bc">Others PG</a>INR 17.56 LINR 12.68 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/courses/be-btech-bc">B.E. / B.Tech</a>INR 49.92 L - 52.96 LINR 9.66 L - 11.22 L

The Clark University is globally recognised university with international students representing more than 20 countries this university is a popular destination among international community. The university has a good student to faculty ratio of 9:1 and its <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-100-universities-in-the-world-articlepage-2677">highly reputed and prestigious university around the world.</a>

The most popular majors at Clark University Boston are Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Interactive Media, and Management. This university offers nearly 40 majors, 30+ Master's degrees, and 10 PhD programs. Study areas at this university are:

• Arts, Media, Design and Communications
• Health Professions and Life Sciences
• Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship
• Science, Data, and Technology
• Government, International Affairs, and Law

Yes, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/clark-university/master-of-science-in-computer-science">Clark University MSc in CS</a> is a STEM-designated course. This means that students who graduate with a STEM degree may be eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months on Optional Practical Training. This course gives students a powerful combination of knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience and access to a network of industry professionals. A few of the job roles that students can take up after completing this course are Data Scientist, Web Developer, Business Analyst, UX / UI Product Designer, etc.

Some of the world rankings at Clark University are given as follows:

YearQS World Rankings 2022601-6502023751-8002024801-10002025951-100020261001-1200

In the US specific rankings by U.S. News, Clark Uni ranking is #132 in 2026. It ranked at the same rank in 2025. In the QS country-based rankings, Clark University ranks at #104 in 2026. 

Clark University is among the best universities for Indian students to continue higher education and located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. The university is spread over 72 acres. The university is in the center of the state which makes it accessible from just about any point in New England.

Clark University Boston has residence halls for first-year students. Graduate students are also offered housing options on-campus. The housing type at this university varies as per the residence type. A few of the residence types are Traditional Triple, Traditional Double, Apartment Double, Graduate Single, Graduate Double, etc. The housing price ranges between USD 7,000 –USD 12,000. Note that 2% of the Indian students are living on-campus.

Clark University students can check out Green Hill Park, Worcester Art Museum, Elm Park, Worcester Public Market or more over the weekend. Furthermore, to enjoy the student life, one can chek 130+ students clubs and organizations. They can also take part in the athletics. The university has 17 intercollegiate teams and various intramural and club teams. 

 

Clark University Campus is spread over 72 acres and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The campus is located in the center of the state which makes it accessible from anywhere in New England, including Boston, Portland, and Providence. The university offers more than 130 student clubs and organizations in everything from the performing arts to club sports, community work to environmental activism. Health and wellness services are also offered at Clark Uni. There are 17 intercollegiate varsity teams and a range of intramural and club sports at the university.