Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Clark University is 50.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.90%. 3,545 men and 5,242 women applied to Clark and 1,672 men and 2,750 women students were accepted.
Among them, 290 men and 413 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Clark.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,787 | 3,545 | 5,242 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,672 | 2,750 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 703 | 290 | 413 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.32% | 47.17% | 52.46% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.90% | 17.34% | 15.02% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 153 students (22% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 30 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Clark.
The median SAT score is 1,360 with 690 SAT EBRW and 670 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25th percentile is 640. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 710 and 25th percentile is 610 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 28 at Clark. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Clark University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1250 | 1360 | 1430 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 690 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 670 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Clark. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clark University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $100 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Clark.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $100 |
| Admission Information | www.clarku.edu/undergraduate-admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |