C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

36/100 · earnings-weighted

Clark College

4-Year Public

📍 Vancouver, Washington 98663

🌐 https://www.clark.edu/

Clark College — tuition $4,306 in-state, $10,054 out-of-state

Outcomes

53/100

Affordability

68/100

Resources

71/100

Experience

46/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

7,149

Total Enrollment

36%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$11,547

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Clark College ▼

55% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$479,118

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,746

1-Year Change

+2.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Clark College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,356

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,411

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$10,881

Median debt at graduation

39%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

24.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 36th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Clark College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$64,500	$72,300	+6%	#28 of 76	#56	$19,837
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$48,159	$67,014	-2%	#481 of 1176	#766	$19,085

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Clark College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $479,118
Avg rent near campus: $1,746/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98685 (3.3% cap, Vancouver)

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🏆 Where Clark College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

of 32 schools

#12

Physical Sciences, General

of 30 schools

#13

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

of 43 schools

#14

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,306	$10,054

Financial Aid

58%

Receive Any Aid

32%

Receive Pell Grants

14%

Take Out Loans

$11,547

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,031
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,468
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,892
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,631
$110,001+	$16,036

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 793 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 131 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 92 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 88 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 81 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 64 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 54 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 41 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 40 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 40 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 33 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 32 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 29 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 28 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 25 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 24 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 21 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 21 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 21 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Clark College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

$61k/yr 117,200 jobs

Preschool teachers, except special education

$37k/yr 555,100 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

7,149

Total Students

60%

Women

49%

Traditional Age (18-24)

55%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%

Hispanic 16%

Black 3%

Asian 6%

Two or More 8%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 55%

With Family 46%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,896 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 24%

Hybrid (Some Online) 31%

Fully Online 44%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%

25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Clark College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Clark College?

Tuition at Clark College is $4,306 for in-state students and $10,054 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,547.

What is the graduation rate at Clark College?

The graduation rate at Clark College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Clark College a good school?

Clark College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Clark College?

Clark College has a total enrollment of 7,149 students.

Is there rental demand near Clark College?

Yes! Approximately 55% of students at Clark College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,896 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Vancouver area.

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