Clark College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4552 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1261 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1185 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Vancouver |
| #5993 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 7,149
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- clark.edu
Clark College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Clark College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,246 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,178 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Clark College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3916 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1171 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 806 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 539 (8%) |
| Asian | 408 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 205 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,213
- Students receiving aid
- 58%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,306 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,306 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,054 |
| Fee in-district | $326 |
| Fee in-state | $326 |
| Fee out-of-state | $326 |
Clark College majors
Clark College has granted 62 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clark College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 711 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 90 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 14 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 22 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 19 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 17 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 16 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 13 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 12 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 10 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 10 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 7 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 7 | |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 5 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 3 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 3 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 2 | |
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,161 | 62 |
Clark College has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 29% | 42% |
Publications & Citations
Clark College has published 227 scientific papers with 3,067 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Physics, Law, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 30 |
| 1993 | 3 | 39 |
| 1994 | 4 | 30 |
| 1995 | 2 | 21 |
| 1996 | 2 | 28 |
| 1997 | 2 | 34 |
| 1998 | 0 | 39 |
| 1999 | 2 | 43 |
| 2000 | 1 | 95 |
| 2001 | 2 | 68 |
| 2002 | 1 | 64 |
| 2003 | 2 | 111 |
| 2004 | 0 | 77 |
| 2005 | 0 | 79 |
| 2006 | 1 | 69 |
| 2007 | 5 | 57 |
| 2008 | 6 | 69 |
| 2009 | 3 | 57 |
| 2010 | 3 | 75 |
| 2011 | 4 | 107 |
| 2012 | 4 | 103 |
| 2013 | 3 | 89 |
| 2014 | 2 | 91 |
| 2015 | 4 | 106 |
| 2016 | 6 | 106 |
| 2017 | 1 | 93 |
| 2018 | 3 | 75 |
| 2019 | 7 | 81 |
| 2020 | 3 | 115 |
| 2021 | 3 | 112 |
| 2022 | 5 | 143 |
| 2023 | 4 | 116 |
| 2024 | 1 | 108 |
Notable alumni
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Sam Elliott
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
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Samuel Pack Elliott is an American actor. With a career spanning over five decades of film and television, he is recognized for his deep sonorous voice. Elliott has received various accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a National Board of Review Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
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Randy Myers
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Randall Kirk Myers is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays, between 1985 and 1998. He batted and threw left-handed.
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Denis Hayes
- Occupations
- environmentalistecologistclimate activist
- Biography
-
Denis Allen Hayes is an environmental advocate and an advocate for solar power. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day.
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Don Bonker
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Donald Leroy Bonker was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989, representing Washington's third Congressional district.
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Tim Leavitt
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Timothy D. Leavitt is an American politician who served as the mayor of Vancouver, Washington. He was first elected in 2009 when he defeated 14-year incumbent Royce Pollard.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 719 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1933 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, Washington, 98663-3598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 191,000 |
| Phone | 3609922000 |