Change Our World
A guide for international students
“After a long process of applying to different liberal arts schools around the United States, Clark was the one that aligned most with what I was looking for. Some of the main reasons I wanted to come to Clark include the diversity of the student body, the close connections with my professors, and the proximity to other big cities. I admire Clark’s incredible student body, their willingness to help, their good attitude towards life, and the ways they collaborate to make Clark a better and more inclusive campus.”
Elena P. ’24, Costa Rica Economics major & Entrepreneurship minor
undergraduate students
2,361 international students
#5
“Top 20 Schools for Making an Impact”
(The Princeton Review)
68
7% countries represented on campus
9 to 1 1 of 40 TOP 100
student-to-faculty ratio Colleges That Change Lives National Universities, (U.S. NEWS Best Colleges)
(yes, tuition-free!)
master’s degrees through our Fifth-Year Accelerated B.A./Master’s Program
97 %
$0 of students employed, in graduate programs, or volunteering within six months of graduation
Clark’s residential campus is located in the heart of Worcester, the second-largest city in New England (Boston is the biggest). Our location just south of Worcester’s downtown keeps students close to internships, research opportunities, and cultural events.
residents 206,000
10 MINUTES
to Union Station (bus and train terminal)
11
to Boston 1 HOUR colleges and universities
60
to NYC 3.5 HOURS public parks in the Worcester area
to Worcester Regional Airport
30+
WORCESTER
10 MINUTES restaurants within 6 blocks of campus
BOSTON
47 miles (1 hour)
PROVIDENCE
40 miles (45 minutes)
NEW YORK CITY
175 miles (3.5 hours)
How to Apply
Prospective first-year students must complete the Common Application by the deadlines below; transfer applicants must submit our Clarkspecific application, located on our website. There is no application fee.
Early Action/Early Decision I
November 15
Regular Decision/Early Decision II
January 15
Transfer: Fall Semester Start
Rolling, February 1 – May 1
Transfer: Spring Semester Start
Rolling, September 1 – November 1
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for students whose native language is not English. Typical minimum requirements are: GPA 3.0+/4.0 plus one of these scores: TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 110
Meeting these minimum scores does not guarantee admission as all applications are reviewed holistically. Clark also offers programs for students who are academically qualified to attend the University but could use additional language support. In such cases, students will be referred to our English for Academic Success Program or Undergraduate Pathway Programs.
Scholarships
Students who wish to be considered for need-based financial assistance must fill out the CSS Profile by the same application deadline. All applicants are considered automatically for merit scholarships, and a separate application is required for the Presidential Scholarship.
Estimated total expenses for international students (2022 – 2023): $67,000 per year.
Merit scholarship awards are up to $28,000 per year.
For international students who receive the highest merit-based scholarship and financial aid package, the typical cost of attendance is approximately $35,000 per year.
3-5 Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year. This scholarship is for full tuition, as well as on-campus room and board for all four years, regardless of a family’s financial need.
Majors
Ancient Civilization
Art History
Asian Studies
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Combined
Languages
Community, Youth, & Education Studies
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Data Science
Economics
English Environmental Science Finance
French & Francophone Studies
Geography
Global Environmental Studies
History
Interactive Media
International Development & Social Change
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Media, Culture, & the Arts
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Screen Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Student-Designed
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Women’s & Gender Studies
Minors & Concentrations
Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
Africana Studies
Ancient Civilization
Art History
Arts Management
Asian Studies
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Data Analytics
Chemistry
Community, Youth, & Education Studies
Comparative Literature
Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies
Computational Science
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance
Data Science
Economics
Education
English
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Environmental Science
Ethics & Public Policy
Finance
French & Francophone Studies
Genocide & Human Rights
Geography
Geospatial Data
Analytics
German Studies
Global Environmental Studies
Health, Science, & Society
History
Interactive Media
International Development & Social Change
Jewish Studies
Latin American & Latinx Studies
Law & Society
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Peace & Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Screen Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Urban Studies
Women’s & Gender Studies
CONTACT
Undergraduate Admissions
intadmissions@clarku.edu
1-508-793-7431
clarku.edu