by our College Data Analytics TeamClark College is a public institution in Vancouver, Washington enrolling 4,945 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 39%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,639 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 32%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Clark College ranks #1,639 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 32%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Clark College was awarded 25 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Clark College as #1,639 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
Clark College also holds the #49 spot on the Best Colleges in Washington ranking.
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At Clark College, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Clark College is 98%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Clark College for first-time, full-time students is 39%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Clark College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 4,945 undergraduates at Clark College.
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The overall average net price of Clark College is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,773 | $10,015 | $13,291 | $16,017 | $17,813 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Clark College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Clark College, approximately 22% of students took out student loans averaging $6,245 a year. That adds up to $24,980 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.2%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Clark College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Clark College make about $42,356 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 14% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Clark College make the most money.
Clark College is a public institution found in Vancouver, Washington. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Clark College.
Contact details for Clark College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663-3598 |
| Phone: | 3609922000 |
| Website: | www.clark.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from Clark College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,190 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 796 | $24,974 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 242 | $26,464 |
| Allied Health Services | 173 | $33,785 |
| Precision Metal Working | 119 | $34,206 |
| Business & Commerce | 97 | $30,796 |
| Nursing | 66 | $61,033 |
| Information Technology | 63 | NA |
| Accounting | 56 | $32,951 |
| Business Administration & Management | 56 | $35,399 |
5,572 students took at least one online class at Clark College.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Clark College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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