Clark University, which is located in Worcester, MA is a private university. Clark University occupies a total area of about 50 acres. In 1887, Clark University was founded. Clark University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is "Challenge Convention. Change our World", Fiat lux (Latin) and its official colors are scarlet and white. Out of total 3,498 (2019) students enrolled at CU, 2,349 belong to undergraduate courses while 1,149 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 267 (2019) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 98% of the students are 24 and under at Clark University. At CU around 59% are white, 12% are Non-resident alien, and 9% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. In its 133 years of existence, CU has produced several known personalities like Padma Lakshmi (Model, Author), Robert H. Goddard (Physicist, Professor), Jeffrey Lurie (Television producer, Entrepreneur), and J. Ross Mackay (Geologist). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. At CU, 177 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), APA (American Psychological Association), and NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges). $438 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Clark University.
