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Clark University

Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610-1477

Official telephone: (508) 793-7711
Website: https://www.clarku.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 508 793-7431
800 462-5275 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.76
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 62%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 100%
Average SAT I: 685 verbal, 647 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1270 - 1410
Average ACT: 31 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 26 - 32
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 19%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 10,936
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,426
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 59%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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