Clark University was founded in 1887 by Jonas Gilman Clark, a successful Massachusetts entrepreneur, abolitionist, and book and art collector, Clark envisioned that his university would open with a rigorous but affordable undergraduate college for young men. Now, Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, but we consider the globe our neighborhood. While our students study many things, there’s one lesson they all learn: Those with the courage to challenge convention are the people who go on to change the world. For more than 130 years, Clark has thrived at the nexus of world-class teaching, boundary-pushing discovery, and creative invention. The father of rocket science. The founder of the American Psychological Association. A co-inventor of the birth control pill. Members of our community have always challenged convention and found ways to change our world for the better.
Clark University’s reputation for providing top-level academics at a great value places us in notable standing among colleges and universities. Our educational mission has never been more vital, our commitment never stronger. Clark brings together dynamic scholars and motivated change agents. Their accomplishments have earned our community national recognition from prominent publications, granting organizations, accrediting bodies, and partners. The university specialized in Psychology, Geography, Physics, Biology and Entrepreneurship.
In students and faculty, Clark fosters a commitment to excellence in studying traditional academic disciplines, as well as innovation in exploring questions that cross disciplinary boundaries. The free pursuit of inquiry and the free exchange of ideas are central to that commitment. The focus of Clark’s academic program is a liberal-arts education enriched by interactions among undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty, and is closely linked to a select number of professional programs. Clark also serves students who wish to continue formal education throughout their lives.
The intellectual and personal growth of students is enhanced by a wide variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities. Clark believes that intellectual growth must be accompanied by the development of values, the cultivation of responsible independence, and the appreciation of a range of perspectives.
Clark students discover a wide variety of exciting and meaningful ways to engage with the world, from rich classroom discussions with peers from across the globe to immersive experiences outside the U.S. through one of our study abroad programs. Our commitment to issues of global consequence results in programs and research projects that challenge preconceptions; the diversity of our community makes intercultural learning a daily occurrence. After graduating, Clark students enter a powerful alumni network that provides opportunities for connection and career advancement around the world.
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts (USA)
Worcester is blessed with a rich history and energized by an ambitious vision for its future. The city has been a New England cornerstone for more than two centuries because it values the best of what it’s always been and embraces all that it will become. Worcester’s roots date to the Revolutionary War, but the second-largest city in New England is now shaping a new legacy around modern-day revolutions in biotech, higher education, health care, and the arts. The city found its footing as a manufacturing giant and has since evolved into a hub for eclectic cultural offerings and dynamic professional opportunities — and is home to 11 colleges and universities that offer a vibrant student experience.
“Welcome” is a single word, but at Clark, its meaning is infinite. Student are welcome here from the day they arrive on campus to the day you graduate. It is the best way to maximize the Clark experience is the only way: Together. Clark offer students a range of housing options, including First-Year Experience residence halls, women-only residences, suite-style dorms, and apartment-style houses. No matter where you live, you’ll fit right in — and make the place your own.
School & Faculty
- Clark College
- Graduate School of Management
- Graduate School of Geography
- School of Professional Studies
- Frances L. Hiatt School of Psychology
- Gustaf H. Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- International Development, Community and Environment Department
