Clark College (CC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Founded in 1933, Clark College is a two-year community college located in Vancouver, Washington and is a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The campus is located in Vancouver Central Park with access to beautiful parks, trails, and a friendly local community with lots of events.

The school offers associate degrees and certificate programs, and has partnerships established with Concordia University, Marylhurst University, Portland State University, and Washington State University Vancouver to help students transition into a four-year baccalaureate degree.

Information Summary

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Overall Score (about)	Insufficient Data
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,157
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	26 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	N/A / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	9,878

Academics

The college offers transfer courses and university partnerships to help students attain associate

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Unique Programs

There are co-admission partnerships with universities such as Concordia University, Portland State University, Marylhurst University, and Washington State University Vancouver. Eastern Washington University (EWU) also offers bachelor’s degrees in Technology, Dental Hygiene, and Social Work as well as a 3-year, 2-night per week master’s degree program in Social Work (MSW).

Admissions

Students who are interested in applying must submit an application form, have all academic transcripts sent directly from any previous school of attendance, a nonrefundable application fee, and proof of residency (if applying for in-state tuition rates). While applications are accepted all year long, students are advised to apply early to meet Priority Admissions deadlines as registration appointments are issued based on the date the college receives students

Financial Aid

Forms of aid available for students include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. A limited number of institutional scholarships and waivers are also available. The Clark College Foundation is one of the largest community college foundations in the United States, and offers several scholarships to students each year. All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority deadline for submitting this application is in June for the fall semester, and in February for the spring semester. If selected for verification, students will also need to complete a Federal Verification Worksheet.

The scholarship application process is separate from the FAFSA application. Deadlines for scholarship applications are generally in late winter or early spring prior to the school year in which the student plans to enroll. Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and assistance with completing the financial aid application process.

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Students

The campus hosts more than 50 chartered clubs and student organizations that offer a wide array of social, academic, and cultural opportunities for students. A student-run newspaper, The Independent, reports the latest college news. Students can join pre-professional or academic groups that include Addiction Counseling Education Students (ACES), The Writer

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Athletics

The Penguins offers 11 varsity sports programs and has a long history of winning regional and state championships. The athletic program is part of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC), which governs 34 community colleges in Washington and Oregon, and is the largest single community college conference in the United States. The Penguins compete in the Western Region (except for the soccer & softball teams, which compete in the Southern Region). Sports played include men’s and women

Local Community

There are plenty of fun and interesting activities for students in the local community of Vancouver. Students can catch a show at the Old Liberty Theater, go to a party or hang out with friends at Quay Bar, eat at Thai Little Home, satisfy cravings at the Village Pearl Bakeshop or Julia Bakery, play a round at Extremez Paintball, or go see Newberry Volcano. Students who are over 21 years of age can visit By the Bottle and The Tap Room.

Alumni

Some prominent graduates include:

Denis Hayes, environmental activist who organized the first Earth Day
Al Bauer, former Washington State legislator
Sam Elliott, actor
Ron Larson, mathematician and author
Jess Hartley, novelist and role playing game developer
Tim Leavitt, politician and mayor of Vancouver
Randy Myers, baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

Accreditation

Accreditation is provided by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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