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A Clark graduate degree can cost less than you think.

Clark University graduate programs award generous merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate academic potential, professional leadership, and commitment to Clark community values.

Both U.S. and International students are eligible for scholarship awards.

Merit-based scholarship awards are assessed during the application review process and no additional application is required. Scholarship awards may vary by department and program.

Candidates seeking scholarships are encouraged to apply early, during priority application periods listed here.

Clark University only considers students for scholarships before the start of their program. Scholarship awards cannot be reconsidered or adjusted after a student has begun their degree program.

More than 90% of Clark graduate students, both U.S. and international, receive scholarships.

 

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If you would like to view your program cost, please input your degree type (Master’s degree, PHD, etc) and program of interest below.  Please note the following costs reflect the current calendar year and are subject to change.

*STEM-Designated Degree

International Student Fee: $375

This one-time fee is assessed to all international students the first time at matriculation. It may be assessed to both graduate and undergraduate students. This fee supports the student visa processing program from enrollment through to the end of their academic program.

Graduate Orientation Fee: $125

This one-time fee is assessed when a student enrolls and matriculates in a graduate program.  The fee supports new student welcome, orientation and other onboarding events and programs associated at both the department and university level. The fee is assessed to all graduate students including Ph.D., MAT, MPA, MS/MA, MFA programs.  The fee is also assessed to students participating in the 5th year master’s program.

Student Council Fees

School of Arts and Sciences: $20 per full-time semester
School of Business: $45 per full-time semester
School of Business: $20 per full-time semester
Department of Sustainability and Social Justice: $20 per full-time semester

Student council fees are assessed to all full-time, campus-based students. Fully online students are not assessed this fee.  The funds support graduate student council activities at the school or department level.  The elected student officers of each council determine the use of these funds.  Funds are typically used to support student life activities, travel grants (e.g. academic conferences) and other council-sponsored academic programming.

STEM Program Technology Fee:  $350 per full-time semester

This fee is assessed each full-time semester to students in certain STEM designated programs.  These programs are supported by a higher level of technology (both software and hardware) and this fee aids in defraying the added costs associated with those services.  The affected programs include:  MSGIS, MSCS, MSDA, MSIT, MSBA, MSAA, MSMKA, MSF.

Full-Time Student Services Fee: $500 per full-time semester

This fee is assessed each full-time semester to students in School of Business, School of Professional Studies, and Dept. of Sustainability and Social Justice. The fee supports career development, career counseling, professional and networking engagement opportunities, and community engagement and development programming in these respective degree programs.

  • Any Full-Time student matriculated Spring 2024 or prior who were already charged the one-time fee will not be charged again
  • Students taking fewer than 3 units will not be charged

Scholarship Opportunities for Graduate Students

  • Returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs): The School of Business and the Department of Sustainability and Social Justice offer the Coverdell Fellowship for RPCVs.
  • Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Scholarships: The School of Business is proud to offer 50% tuition scholarships to BGS members.
  • National Service Scholarships: Clark partners with AmeriCorps and City Year and provide 50% tuition fellowships to returned service volunteers accepted to SSJ and School of Business graduate programs.
  • Members of Worcester and Metro West Chambers of Commerce: The School of Business, Department of Sustainability and Social Justice, and School of Professional Studies offer 25% tuition scholarships to employees of member companies and their families.
  • Clark Alumni Scholarships: Clark undergraduate and graduate alumni admitted to a graduate degree program receive 50% tuition scholarships for School of Business and SSJ on-campus programs and 30% tuition scholarships for School of Professional Studies programs.

The first round of Dean’s Scholarship applications for the Fall 2025 semester opened on November 20, 2024.
We will offer two application rounds for Fall 2025 admitted students.

Dean’s Scholarship Award

The Dean’s Scholarship Program (DSP) is an additional scholarship opportunity for admitted full-time masters-level graduate students for the Fall and Spring terms.

All master’s degrees are eligible for the Dean’s Scholarship.

 

  • You must have an acceptance decision before the Dean’s Scholarship Program application closes. 
  • Students who applied to Clark through an external partnership program are not eligible to apply for increased funding through the Dean’s Scholarship Program.

For further details, admitted students can find the information on their Clark graduate student portal.

MBA ROMBA Fellowship Program

The ROMBA LGBTQ+ Fellowship is a joint effort between Clark University’s School of Business and ROMBA, Reaching Out MBA Inc., aimed at cultivating the next generation of LGBTQ+ business leaders.

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The affiliation allows the School of Business to select up to two incoming MBA students each year as ROMBA Fellows — one for the fall semester, the other for the spring semester.

The Fellows will receive a 50% tuition scholarship and participate in the prestigious ROMBA Fellowship Retreat, as well as have free admission to all other ROMBA events and access to a network of Fellows, alumni, club leaders, and corporate partners.

In addition, Clark will join an elite group of just 67 ROMBA schools and be featured in the organization’s recruitment events.

Students interested in applying to Clark’s MBA program and the ROMBA fellowship should mention it in their personal statement on their application.

Additional Financing Options

You may be eligible to apply for federal or private loans. Contact the Office of Financial Assistance.

A very limited number of salaried teaching, research, and/or graduate assistantships are available each semester. Enrolled students may apply for these positions at the start of their studies.

The Clark Office of Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships helps connect the Clark community with national fellowship and scholarship opportunities and provides application assistance to interested students.

Have question about Clark graduate tuition and scholarships?

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    122 Woodland Street
    Worcester, MA 01610

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