Public Bachelor's Good 67/100

Clark College

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Vancouver, Washington

About Clark College

Clark College is a public institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Vancouver, Washington. It enrolls 4,945 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
25.3%
Net Price
$11,465
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,356
Enrollment
4,945
Student : Faculty
12:1

Accreditor Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Academic Calendar Quarter

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good
67/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 56
Value 58
Affordability 40
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Clark College.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Clark College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $11,465 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price
$11,465
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
22%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)
$5,233
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)
$11,183
Room & Board (off-campus)
$17,310
Books & Supplies
$528
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$4,746
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,668

Application fee: $75 (one-time, due at submission)


Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

  • Under $30,000
    $8,773
  • $30,001 – $48,000
    $10,015
  • $48,001 – $75,000
    $13,291
  • $75,001 – $110,000
    $16,017
  • Over $110,000
    $17,813

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,500
10% percentile
$3,000
25% percentile
$10,881
Median percentile
$14,666
75% percentile
$23,833
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $8,000 ↓ $2,881
No Pell $5,000 ↓ $5,881
Dependent students $5,202 ↓ $5,679
Independent students $9,062 ↓ $1,819
Female students $7,000 ↓ $3,881
Male students $6,078 ↓ $4,803
Pell recipients: 19.8% (2,158 students)No Pell: 12.4% (1,349 students)Dependent students: 12.9% (1,403 students)Independent students: 22.5% (2,444 students)Female students: 17.4% (1,888 students)Male students: 15.1% (1,639 students)Overall Median$10,881
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,500, less than completers ($10,881), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

25% of full-time students who enrolled at Clark College graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
25%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Clark College earn a median of $42,356 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$42,356
Earning > $25K
66%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$37,000$38,000$40,000$41,000$43,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$34,500

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$44,300

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$33,900

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$42,700

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$46,400

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $9,800, about 22% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 31.9 pts across 6 years
43.3%1yr50.2%3yr65.6%5yr75.2%7yr
What this signals: Strong. 75% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Clark College is home to 4,945 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 42% are first-generation college students, 46% study part-time.

Total Enrolled
4,945
Part-Time
46%
First-Generation
42%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
White 50.1% 2,479
Hispanic 19.2% 948
Other 9.3% 458
Asian 5.4% 267
Black 2.8% 136
International 0.9% 43
White: 50.1% (2,479 students)Hispanic: 19.2% (948 students)Other: 9.3% (458 students)Asian: 5.4% (267 students)Black: 2.8% (136 students)International: 0.9% (43 students)Total4,945

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Clark College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Midsize City Vancouver, Washington
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
29% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Quarter scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Clark College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 45 distinct programs across 14 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

1 Program
10 Programs
8 Programs
7 Programs
1 Program
5 Programs
2 Programs
1 Program
2 Programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Clark College is 12:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty
12:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Instruction / Student
$10,378
Annual instructional spending per enrolled student
Endowment
$78M
Modest endowment
Avg Faculty Salary
$95,719
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

178 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
No Rank 178 100% $95,719

Pros & Cons of Clark College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Clark College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Below-average net price
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Low typical debt at graduation
  • First-gen-friendly student body
CONS
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
  • No graduate programs offered at this institution
Best for: Based on the data, Clark College is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Clark College.

How much does Clark College cost?
The average net price after aid at Clark College is $11,465 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Clark College worth it?
Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $42,356 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $11,465 per year. That's roughly 3.7x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Clark College known for?
Clark College is best known for its programs in Liberal Arts, Business, Nursing. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Clark College graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Clark College are $42,356, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Clark College accredited?
Yes. Clark College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Clark College?
Clark College enrolls 4,945 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at Clark College?
Clark College graduates 25% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is Clark College a public or private college?
Clark College is a Public institution.
Where is Clark College located?
Clark College is located in Vancouver, Washington.
What programs does Clark College offer?
Clark College offers 45 distinct programs. The most popular include Liberal Arts, Business, Nursing.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Clark College?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Clark College is 12:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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