Clark University admitted 40% of applicants for fall 2024 (4,528 of 11,452, federal IPEDS data). Of the 309 students who took a spot on the wait list, 57 were admitted (18%, Common Data Set 2024-25). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1288–1460.
The numbers
Applied
11,452
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
30–33
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.76
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
11%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist
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Can I get into Clark University?
40% of applicants get in
Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1288–1460 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
11,452 applied, 4,528 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Clark University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Clark University's fall 2027 rule yet. Clark University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
730 students were offered a wait-list spot and 309 took one. 57 of them got in (18%).
Common Data Set, fall 2024.
What Clark University looks at
Counts most
How hard your classes were, GPA, recommendations.
Counts a lot
Essay, activities, talent or ability, character, volunteering.
Also considered
Class rank, SAT or ACT scores, interview, first in your family to go to college, where you live, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).
As Clark University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.
Questions people ask
What is Clark University's acceptance rate?
Clark University admitted 40% of applicants for fall 2024 (4,528 of 11,452, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Clark University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1288–1460. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Does Clark University take students off the wait list?
730 students were offered a wait-list spot and 309 took one. 57 of them got in (18%).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
