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Your Journey Starts Here

Our students are curious about the world and their place in it, and put their knowledge into action to make a difference. With more than 35 majors to choose from and a range of minors and concentrations, the possibilities are endless. Do you think you could be a Clarkie in the making? Begin your experience here.

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AT A GLANCE

10,735 (Fall 2023)

Annual applications

41.7%

Acceptance rate

$0

Application fee

85%

Students receiving financial aid

6

Merit scholarship categories

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Get to Know Our Community

We are a small liberal arts college and a major research university, meaning you get the best of both worlds. Our mission is to prepare students for the challenges of a complex and rapidly changing society – all while embracing what makes each one of our undergraduates unique.

Who We Are

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Campus Visits

Get an up-close look at our campus — from residence halls to classrooms — and get your questions answered.

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Interviews

We want to know you beyond your application. If you’re a spring-semester junior or senior, you can sign up for an interview.

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Find Your Counselor

If you have any questions about Clark or what it takes to become a Clarkie, we encourage you to contact your admissions counselor.

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Applying Early Decision

What are the benefits and tradeoffs of applying Early Decision? We explain more about this early, binding admissions plan.

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Admissions Deadlines

Clark accepts the Common App and the Coalition App with Scoir, and offers multiple application options for first-year students: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action, and Regular Decision. Transfer applications are due later, and decisions are distributed within two to four weeks. International applicants may have additional application requirements.

Round	Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Early Action	November 15	n/a
Early Decision I	November 15	n/a
Early Decision II	January 15	n/a
Regular Decision	January 15	November 1
Transfer Applicants	Rolling February 1 - May 1	Rolling September 1 - November 1