by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Clark University, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
Use the section links below to navigate this overview:
The total published cost of attendance at Clark University stands at about $64,426.00 for a single academic year.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $58,867.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $5,559.00 |
| Total cost | $64,426.00 |
| That is 96% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $64,426.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$39,718.00 |
| Net price | $24,708.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $64,426.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$50,244.00 |
| Net price | $14,182.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by roughly 5.4% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Freshman year | $14,946.00 | $26,039.00 | $67,896.00 |
| Senior year | $17,494.00 | $30,477.00 | $79,470.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $64,790.00 | $112,877.00 | $294,327.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,683.00 | $43,002.00 | $112,128.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $746.00 | $1,299.00 | $3,387.00 |
| Total amount paid | $89,472.00 | $155,880.00 | $406,455.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Freshman year | $14,946.00 | $26,039.00 | $67,896.00 |
| Senior year | $15,751.00 | $27,441.00 | $71,554.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $30,697.00 | $53,480.00 | $139,450.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,694.00 | $20,374.00 | $53,125.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $353.00 | $615.00 | $1,605.00 |
| Total amount paid | $42,391.00 | $73,854.00 | $192,575.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $28,714.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $27,711.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,629.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $15,377.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,719.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,104.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $38,832.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Clark University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Clark University works out to $22,141.00, placing the school in the Moderate ($20-30k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $12,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $22,141.00 |
| 75th | $28,500.00 |
| 90th | $34,682.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $23,442.00 |
| Middle income | $22,144.00 |
| High income | $20,500.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $2,942.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $23,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $20,981.00 |
First-gen students at Clark University carry $2,269.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Clark University works out to $4,879.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Clark University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 2.3% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Clark University total $140,929,793.00 over 7,701 loan recipients.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 18 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $19,025.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Clark University, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.