Clark College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4476 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1248 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1172 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Vancouver |
| #5554 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 6,593
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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.
1,776 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,447 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 | 4163 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1000 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 470 (7%) |
| Asian | 380 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 269 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 185 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 45 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (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
- $6,853
- Students receiving aid
- 56%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,203 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,203 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,807 |
| Fee in-district | $326 |
| Fee in-state | $326 |
| Fee out-of-state | $326 |
Clark College majors
Clark College has granted 71 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 | 842 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 83 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 23 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 28 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 22 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 19 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 16 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 11 | |
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 10 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 10 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 9 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 8 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 8 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 5 | |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD & CADD | 4 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 4 | |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 4 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 4 | |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD & CADD | 3 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 2 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | |
| Health Unit Coordinator & Ward Clerk | 1 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD & CADD | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,332 | 71 |
Clark College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 34% | 44% |
Publications & Citations
Clark College has published 197 scientific papers with 2,482 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Physics, Law, Engineering, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 22 |
| 1992 | 2 | 26 |
| 1993 | 3 | 31 |
| 1994 | 3 | 27 |
| 1995 | 1 | 17 |
| 1996 | 2 | 24 |
| 1997 | 2 | 30 |
| 1998 | 0 | 35 |
| 1999 | 1 | 36 |
| 2000 | 2 | 67 |
| 2001 | 1 | 49 |
| 2002 | 1 | 42 |
| 2003 | 2 | 69 |
| 2004 | 0 | 49 |
| 2005 | 0 | 43 |
| 2006 | 1 | 52 |
| 2007 | 5 | 42 |
| 2008 | 4 | 40 |
| 2009 | 4 | 42 |
| 2010 | 3 | 63 |
| 2011 | 3 | 67 |
| 2012 | 2 | 93 |
| 2013 | 3 | 87 |
| 2014 | 3 | 96 |
| 2015 | 2 | 102 |
| 2016 | 6 | 124 |
| 2017 | 0 | 103 |
| 2018 | 3 | 104 |
| 2019 | 3 | 113 |
| 2020 | 2 | 102 |
| 2021 | 4 | 95 |
| 2022 | 3 | 111 |
| 2023 | 2 | 80 |
Notable alumni
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Sam Elliott
- Occupations
- voice actoractorstage actortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Samuel Pack Elliott is an American actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a National Board of Review Award. He has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards. Elliott was cast in the musical drama A Star Is Born (2018), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the corresponding prizes at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards. He also won a National Board of Review Award. Elliott starred as Shea Brennan in the American drama miniseries 1883 (2021–2022), for which he won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie.
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Randy Myers
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
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
- environmentalistclimate activistecologist
- Biography
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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
-
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 | 741 |
|---|---|
| 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 |