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Clark College

Clark College

Vancouver, WA · City · 4,945 students
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$11,465
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$42,356
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

As the premier public community college in Southwest Washington, Clark College is widely recognized for its seamless university transfer pathways and top-tier professional programs in nursing, dental hygiene, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing. The campus culture is welcoming and community-driven, supporting a diverse mix of traditional undergraduates, working adult learners, and high school Running Start students through robust academic support and active student organizations. Set within Vancouver's scenic Central Park—celebrated annually for its historic Japanese cherry blossom festival—the college distinguishes itself through close transfer partnerships with Washington State University Vancouver and specialized facilities like the Advanced Manufacturing Center at Boschma Farms.

Wikipedia:Clark College is a public community college in Vancouver, Washington. With 11,500 students, Clark College is the largest institution of higher education in southwest Washington. Founded in 1933 as a private junior college, Clark College received its first accreditation in 1937 and has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since 1948. It was incorporated into the statewide community college system in 1967.

Location
Vancouver, WA, 98663-3598 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
4 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,233$11,183
Books & supplies$528$528
Cost of attendance$19,668$25,618 est.
Average net price$11,465Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,183
In-state: $5,233
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$25,618 est.
In-state: $19,668
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,465
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,773
$30–48k
$10,015
$48–75k
$13,291
$75–110k
$16,017
$110k+
$17,813
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
38% graduated · 22% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 38% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,411
10 yrs after entry$42,356
Debt
Median at graduation$10,881
Monthly payment$115
Middle 50% owe$3k–$14.7k
90th percentile$23,833
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$21,343
Independent
52%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
46%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
19%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
12%
Varsity sports
NWAC · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,411
After 10 yrs
$42,356
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions22
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management19
Business Administration, Management and Operations14
Human Services, General7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$80M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$11,396/mo
Teaching spend
$9,940
per student
Federal loans
22%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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