Clark University announced a 4.1% tuition increase for the 2022-23 school year in its most recent financial report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $52,352 this year, which is $2,050 higher than the $50,302 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 37% of the undergraduate student body at Clark University are residents of Massachusetts, while about 57% come from other states.
Data indicates that 98% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Clark University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 683 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $21.8 million, and 391 students secured student loans exceeding $3.6 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 2,304 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $70.4 million. Additionally, 1,380 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $8.9 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Clark University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 154 | 22% | $1.1 million | $7,150 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 79 | 11% | $337,850 | $4,277 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 683 | 97% | $20.4 million | $29,810 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 683 | 97% | $21.8 million | $31,916 |
| Federal student loans | 388 | 55% | $2.1 million | $5,428 |
| Other student loans | 70 | 10% | $1.5 million | $21,152 |
| Student loan aid | 391 | 56% | $3.6 million | $9,173 |
| Total student aid | 691 | 98% | $25.4 million | $36,737 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
