Clark Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Clark University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Clark University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Clark University (Clark)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Clark's acceptance rate is 39.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,452 students applied and 4,528 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Clark.

To apply to Clark, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Clark's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 64 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1358 and the ACT score is 31 at Clark. Clark's SAT score ranks 14th out of 41 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Clark's yield rate is 10.73%, which is significantly lower by 30.30 percentage points (approximately 73.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Clark at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. Moreover, you can check only Massachusetts colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%. This comparison helps contextualize Clark's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Clark's acceptance rate is 39.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.73%. 5,087 men and 6,339 women applied to Clark and 1,737 men and 2,776 women students were accepted.

26 applicants who has another gender applied and 15 were accepted.

Among them, 203 men and 277 women were enrolled in Clark. You can explore the Clark's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Clark
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,452	5,087	6,339	26	0
Admitted	4,528	1,737	2,776	15	0
Enrolled	486	203	277	6	0
Acceptance Rate	39.54%	34.15%	43.79%	57.69%	-
Yield	10.73%	11.69%	9.98%	40.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Clark University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 77 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 23 students (5% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Clark.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,358, including 700 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 658 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 658. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 720 and the 25th percentile is 630.

The median ACT composite score is 31, with a 75th percentile score of 33 and a 25th percentile score of 30 at Clark. The median ACT Math score is 27 and the median ACT English score is 33.

How competitive is Clark's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Clark University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,314, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Clark
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,288	1,358	1,460
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	658	700	740
SAT Math	630	658	720
ACT Composite	30	31	33
ACT Math	27	27	30
ACT English	32	33	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Clark University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

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 required, but considered in admission process at Clark. The english proficiency test is required .

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 .

Clark Admission Requirements
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

The following provides general admission information for applying to Clark:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.clarku.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
Online Application: www.clarku.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Clark?

Clark is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 39.54%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Clark?

Clark recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Clark is 1,358, and the average ACT score is 31. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Clark require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Clark requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Clark admission?

Yes, Clark requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Clark does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Clark requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Clark requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Clark?

The institutional SAT code for Clark is 3279 and 4-digit ACT code is 1808.