Tuition and scholarships
With scholarship support, 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.
Graduate scholarships
Merit scholarships are based on your academic performance and potential, accomplishments and talents, and personal qualities you bring to Clark. You are automatically considered for Clark’s merit scholarships; there is no need for a separate application. Scholarship awards are considered final at time of admission. No review process is available, and awards cannot be adjusted after admission.
Tuition and scholarships
If you would like to view your program cost, please input your degree type (Master’s degree, Ph.D., etc) and program of interest below. Please note the following costs reflect the current calendar year and are subject to change.
Please note: Clark University Merit Scholarships are for the cost of tuition only. Students must consider other expenses such as fees, books, housing, etc., when making financial plans for graduate school. Estimated expenses are for the current calendar year and are subject to change.
Fees and expenses
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.
Students taking fewer than 3 units will not be charged.
Any full-time student matriculated Spring 2024 or prior who were already charged the one-time fee will not be charged again.
Partner Scholarships
Coverdell Fellowship
Americorps
City Year
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Scholarships
Worcester and Metro West Chambers of Commerce
ROMBA Fellowship
Clark Alumni Tuition Scholarships
Clark undergraduate and graduate alumni admitted to certain in-person master’s-level degree programs may receive
50% tuition scholarships for School of Business and School of Climate, Environment, and Society programs, and 30% tuition scholarships for School of Professional Studies programs, and the M.A. in Mental Health Counseling.
MBA ROMBA Fellowship Details
Fellowship Details
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.
How to Apply to the MBA ROMBA Fellowship Program
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
Financial assistance
Students may be eligible to apply for federal or private loans. Contact the Office of Financial Assistance for information.
Assistantships
A limited number of part-time campus jobs are available for teaching, research, and/or graduate assistantships. Enrolled students may apply for these positions, with priority given to students already on campus.
Office of Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships
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.
