Clark is built for the kind of unconventional and independent thinking that allows us to value the imperfect and navigate the unexpected. We move through the world with confidence and curiosity, eager to discover what awaits and emboldened to act when our moment arises.

By the numbers
2,361

Undergraduate students

1,375

Graduate students

18

Average undergraduate class size

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

67

Undergraduate majors (including student-designed)

#5

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At a glance

Get a quick overview of Clark University.

Cover photo of the publication, "Clark in the Community"
Community impact

The exchange of knowledge and resources between Clark and Worcester yields substantial and tangible benefits as, together, we shape a more vibrant city in which to live, learn, work, and play.

Diversity and inclusion

‘We all connect here’

A group of student leaders came together to create a space where they could find connection and share their perspectives.

Student and family posing with Cougar mascot on campus green

Annual events

An integral part of the Clark experience is when our students gather to present their research, express themselves, and celebrate.

The Clark story

A lot has happened since 1887, when Jonas Gilman Clark founded Clark University as the first all-graduate school in the United States. Clark’s history is steeped in innovations that have shaped our lives.

Worcester skyline at night

We love Worcester

New England’s second-largest city, Worcester, Massachusetts is a hub for biotech, higher education, health care, the arts, and is home to a thriving “pop-up” culture.