Clark University
Admissions
Interested in attending Clark University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Clark University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Clark University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Clark University accepted 41% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 10,730 people applied and 4,471 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Clark University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Clark University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Clark University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Clark University considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Clark University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Clark University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 1.24. 30% of freshmen who attended Clark University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 68% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Clark University is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Clark University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Clark University's Early Decision acceptance rate is 24%, compared to 41% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Clark University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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