Clark University
Founded: 1887 by Jonas Gilman Clark.
Type: Private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Size: About 2,203 undergraduates and 1,356 graduate students, per Clark’s official “About” page.
Academic Structure: Offers 46 undergraduate majors, with a liberal‑arts core plus strong research.
Faculty / Class Size: Very favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1, and average undergrad class size is ~18 (or close to that).
Mission & Culture: Clark emphasizes “unconventional and independent thinking,” valuing creativity, social impact, and global engagement.
Research Profile: Though small, it's a research university — active in many fields, with research grants and faculty engagement.
Outcomes: According to Clark, ~97% of students are employed, in graduate school, or doing service within six months of graduation.

