Clark University's published cost of attendance is $68,432. Net price varies meaningfully by family income: low-income families pay approximately $18,188, middle-income families pay around $21,971, and higher-income families pay approximately $39,035.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,432 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,867 |
| Room and Board | $12,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$39,718 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,714 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,188 |
| $30–48k | $13,313 |
| $48–75k | $21,971 |
| $75–110k | $25,062 |
| $110k+ | $39,035 |
Clark University's published cost of attendance is $68,432. Net price varies meaningfully by family income: low-income families pay approximately $18,188, middle-income families pay around $21,971, and higher-income families pay approximately $39,035. Azimuth ranks Clark University #1180 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability ranking reflects both the sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and at Clark the gap between published cost and what families actually pay depends heavily on need-based aid eligibility. Clark University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Need-based aid packages vary by individual circumstances, so some families in each income band pay more and some less than the figures shown above. The institution does not offer merit scholarships, keeping the aid structure need-based. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,759, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,407; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,965, median federal debt of $26,759 projects to a monthly payment of about $302 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Clark University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,965, placing Clark University in the 63.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,798 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Clark University in the 18.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Clark University #858 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Clark University's program portfolio is anchored in Social Sciences, which shapes the institution's earnings profile. Psychology, General is the largest program with 87 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,203, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. Graphic Communications and Business Administration also enroll substantial cohorts, with Business Administration graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,234 at 1.2x the benchmark. Political Science and Biology, General round out the top five, with Political Science graduates earning $68,174 and Biology, General graduates earning $58,429. Together, these programs reflect Clark University's commitment to fields that deliver consistent post-graduation outcomes aligned with labor-market demand.
