Clark University Acceptance Rate
Worcester, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,730
- Admitted
- 4,471
- Yield
- 14.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Clark University's acceptance rate has fallen from 54% in 2014–15 to 41.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,304 to 10,730 (+47%) over that period.
Its 41.7% rate makes Clark University more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 74%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (44.7% for women vs 37.5% for men, a 7.2-point gap). Clark University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,304 | 3,946 | 54% | 548 |
| 2015–16 | 8,045 | 4,430 | 55.1% | 671 |
| 2016–17 | 7,914 | 4,331 | 54.7% | 548 |
| 2017–18 | 8,355 | 4,701 | 56.3% | 615 |
| 2018–19 | 7,687 | 4,565 | 59.4% | 582 |
| 2019–20 | 7,639 | 4,032 | 52.8% | 665 |
| 2020–21 | 7,153 | 3,371 | 47.1% | 487 |
| 2021–22 | 8,151 | 3,915 | 48% | 505 |
| 2022–23 | 8,787 | 4,422 | 50.3% | 703 |
| 2023–24 | 10,730 | 4,471 | 41.7% | 629 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,179 | 2,765 | 44.7% |
| Men | 4,551 | 1,706 | 37.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–710 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 600–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 4% |
How Clark University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Clark University's acceptance rate?
Clark University's acceptance rate is 41.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,471 admitted of 10,730 applicants).
Is Clark University test optional?
Clark University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Clark University?
Clark University received 10,730 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,471.
What SAT score do you need for Clark University?
Admitted students at Clark University typically scored 640–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Clark University getting harder to get into?
Clark University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54% in 2014–15 to 41.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.clarku.edu/.