Tuition and Fees for 2011-2012
MBA Program Tuition
$3,600 per unit (one unit is equivalent to a 3-credit course); $1,800 per 1/2 unit
Total Tuition: 17 units X $3,600=$61,200
Note: Full-time students typically enroll in three to four units each semester. Part-time students typically enroll in one to two units each semester.
MSF Program Tuition
$3,600 per unit (one unit is equivalent to a 3-credit course)
Total Tuition: 10 units X $3,600=$36,000
MBA/MA Program Tuition
$4,110 per unit (one unit is equivalent to a 3-credit course); $2,055 per 1/2 unit
The dual degrees in MBA/MA in Community Development and Planning (CDP) and MBA/MA in Environmental Science and Policy (ES&P) consist of 24 units eachto be completed in three years.
MBA and MSF Program Fees
Activities Fee: $40 per semester for all students
Student Services Fee: $1,600 one-time fee for full-time students only (does not apply to MBA/MA students)
Living Expenses: Estimated to be $10,000 per year
Insurance, Books and Miscellaneous Expenses: Estimated to be $3,100 per year
Scholarships
Over 40% of our incoming students receive financial assistance. Awards consist of 25% to 100% tuition remission for full-time students, and up to 50% for part-time students. All applicants will be evaluated for scholarship and assistantship awards. No separate application is required. Competitive candidates typically have excellent standardized test scores, outstanding undergraduate performance, and a record of successful professional experience. Awards are granted at the time of acceptance only, and students will be notified in their decision letter if an award has been granted.
Assistantship
Clark awards research, teaching and professional assistantships to strong applicants. Graduate assistants have the opportunity to work alongside faculty and staff on special projects, while earning a stipend that helps to fund their education.
Other Financial Aid Opportunities
AmeriCorps
The Graduate School of Management will match the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for all AmeriCorps alumni who are accepted to a degree program. Each individual applicant will be considered for additional merit aid based on the strength of the application. The application fee will be waived for all AmeriCorps applicants.
GSOM's partnership with the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program (formerly Fellows/USA) provides returning Peace Corps volunteers with scholarships of at least 50% and special internship opportunities. "This new partnership with Clark University is a welcome addition to our Fellows/USA program," said Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams. "Peace Corps Fellows who participate in the Clark University program will have the opportunity to apply their talents acquired as leaders in their host communities abroad while further developing their skills to address some of today's most challenging issues."
Learn more about the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.
City Year
The Graduate School of Management will grant 1 merit aid award each year consisting of a 50% tuition scholarship plus an assistantship to a qualified City Year corps member, alumni, or staff member. Full details are available here. The application fee will be waived for all City Year applicants.
National Society of Hispanic MBAs
The NSHMBA/Clark University Graduate School of Management Scholarship, which covers partial to full tuition, will be awarded annually to an incoming MBA student with preference to students of Hispanic heritage or students with a demonstrated commitment to the Hispanic community.
Loans
Graduate students often rely on loans to finance their education. Clark University's Office of Financial Assistance supports graduate students in identifying and applying for a number of loan programs. Be aware that most of the programs require that borrowers are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, or have a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident. Please review the information carefully to determine your eligibility and email Maribeth Ford for further assistance.