Clark University SAT and ACT scores
Worcester, MA · private college · 2,369 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Clark University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Clark University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Clark University scored 1288 to 1460, with an average of 1370. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Clark University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 30 to 33. A 33 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Clark University require the SAT or ACT?
Clark University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Clark University accept the CLT?
Clark University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Massachusetts with similar scores
- Bentley UniversitySAT 1280–1430
- Emerson CollegeSAT 1270–1420
- University of Massachusetts-AmherstSAT 1310–1500
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Simmons UniversitySAT 1220–1390
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- St. John's CollegeSAT 1290–1460
- University of GeorgiaSAT 1270–1480
- University of TulsaSAT 1223–1530
- American UniversitySAT 1280–1460
- Pepperdine UniversitySAT 1290–1450
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusSAT 1280–1460
More about Clark University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Clark University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026