Clark University
- Private
- Research university
Clark University: international tuition 62,070 USD per year, one-year total cost 82,753 USD, acceptance rate 39.5%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, Duolingo 120.
Clark gives merit scholarships and need-based grants to a select number of first-year international students, but admissions is need-aware and aid does not cover full cost. CSS Profile is required.
Getting in. The school admits 39.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 658–740, Math 630–720, ACT 30–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 85+ or Duolingo 120+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 82,753 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Coalition Application with Scoir. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Clark University?
International tuition is 62,070 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 82,753 USD.
Does Clark University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Clark gives merit scholarships and need-based grants to a select number of first-year international students, but admissions is need-aware and aid does not cover full cost. CSS Profile is required.
What English scores does Clark University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at Clark University?
The acceptance rate is 39.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Clark University2025Campus tour
- VJSNAPP2023Vlog
- Emma Cady2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe admissions page says all applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships, but it does not name international students specifically, so it is not certain for this group.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoClark describes its admissions as need-aware: an application may be denied on financial grounds if need exceeds what it can fund, so it is not need-blind.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesThe international page requires the CSS Profile for need-based aid and does not accept the ISFAA; another page mentions a separate form, so check further.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
Need-based grants (Clark institutional)Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
First-year international students can receive need-based grants, though not covering full cost of attendance.
Deadline: Nov. 1 (EA/ED), Jan. 15 (RD)
Clark merit scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Deadline: Admission deadlines (Nov. 1 / Jan. 15)
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; it speaks only of students generally.
Deadline: Admissions deadline
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts must cover at least the last three years of education.Required
- Counselor recommendationiOne letter from your school counselor is needed; if your school has none, two academic teacher letters are accepted instead.Required
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- English proficiencyiRequired if English is not your native language; assessed holistically with transcript, essay and recommendation letters.Required
- SATACTOptional
- InterviewRecommended
- Proof of fundsiThe form becomes available after you apply and serves as both proof of finances and the Clark financial aid application.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+17 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+92 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data