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What a beetle can teach us about biodiversity

Evolutionary biologist Erin McCullough studies the mating rituals of dung beetles to understand how climate change might affect species expansion.

Sex and Death

What a beetle can teach us about biodiversity

Evolutionary biologist Erin McCullough studies the mating rituals of dung beetles to understand how climate change might affect species expansion.

Sex and Death
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Clark was founded in 1887 as one of the first all-graduate institutions in the country. Today, Clark promotes a rigorous liberal arts curriculum within the context of a research experience that addresses challenges on a global scale.

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Who We Are

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Merit scholarship categories

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30%

Of undergraduates enroll in Clark master’s programs on full scholarships

Accelerated Degree Programs
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97%

Of undergraduate alumni are employed, in school, or engaged in voluntary service 6 months after graduation

Career Outcomes

$514 million

Clark University endowment

More Fast Facts

85%

Of undergraduates receive financial aid

Learn About Affordability
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$39,529

Average scholarship-and-grant aid awarded to an undergraduate

Costs and Aid

1 of 8

Colleges and universities in Worcester

Our Hometown

64

Majors, minors, tracks, and concentrations

Browse Options

68%

Of undergraduate students live on campus

Housing Choices

131

Student clubs and organizations

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Student standing in front of

100%

Of students complete an internship or experiential learning

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Race-Conscious Admissions

SCOTUS decision: a profound setback

A message from University leadership: “We firmly believe that having a diverse student body is essential to fulfilling our mission.”

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Alumni help students plan their careers

Computer science students gain insights from alumni at a series of events aimed at their specific career support needs.

Creative Arts

A joyful jazz ode to Africa

Acclaimed guitarist Albino Mbie and his quintet will bring Afro-Pop and Moz-Jazz to Clark in the first event of the Geller Jazz Series.

Deepening Perspectives

Research reaches to the core of the Clark experience.

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Twisting turbans and making origami

Rajasthani turbans. Candy wrappers. Violin strings. What do these things have in common? The physics behind their twisted shapes can be explained using a theoretical framework developed over nearly two decades by Physics Professor Arshad Kudrolli’s research team.

Delve into the research

A recent geospatial technology event, to illustrate the type of technology used to integrate large datasets into GIS mapping systems

What to do with 250,000 terabytes of satellite data

Hamed Alemohammad, director of Clark’s Center for Geospatial Analytics, and six graduate students partnered with NASA and IBM to produce the world’s first geospatial AI foundation model. This work will help researchers access and share climate data.

Addressing climate impacts

Parable of the Sower

What’s missing from post-apocalyptic tales?

As an immigrant child, Betsy Huang connected with Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” where Bilbo Baggins leaves his home. Now an English professor, Huang recognizes Tolkien’s problematic nativism. Still, his novel inspired her to specialize in critiquing science fiction narratives.

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‘Water is life’: a gateway to study climate impacts

Clark researchers are headed to Central Mexico, using GIS mapping, system dynamics modeling, XR technology, and new educational experiences to help policymakers and the public understand how much is at stake under climate change.

Working across the disciplines

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Which classes might you take?

Flexibility is built into our liberal arts curriculum, allowing you to select from compelling courses on diverse topics.

BIOL 084
Biodiversity
How did life evolve into a wide range of species, from microscopic creatures to whales? How might we conserve and protect species?
GEOG 020
American Cities: Changing Spaces, Community Places
Examine the history and modern processes of urbanization — from the development of North American cities to the experience of neighborhoods within those spaces.
MUSC 142
Recording Practice and Audio Art
Explore sound recording as a process and an art — along with the science and technology behind it — while creating a multitrack recording.
BLAW 262
Business Ethics and Law
Learn how business, law, ethics, and personal values contribute to the decision-making process as you study statutory and case law related to current topics.
DSCI 125
Introduction to Data Science
Get to know foundational concepts and skills, then dig in to process and analyze, and extract information from, real-world datasets. Discussions will also cover data privacy, bias, fairness, and more.
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Liberal Arts + Game Design

The Becker School of Design & Technology at Clark hosts the world’s No. 3-ranked Game Design program, according to Princeton Review.

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