Clark College
Vancouver, WA1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
360-992-2000
Clark College is a public community college in Vancouver, Washington. It is the oldest and largest community college in the state of Washington. Founded in 1933, the college serves over 12,000 students each year. The college offers over 80 different programs and degrees, including two-year associate's degrees, one-year certificates, and four-year bachelor's degrees. Clark College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The college was founded in 1933 as Vancouver Junior College. It was the first junior college in Washington and the second in the Pacific Northwest. The college was founded with the goal of providing accessible and affordable education to the residents of Vancouver and the surrounding area. The college was originally located in downtown Vancouver, but moved to its current location in the city's Cascade Park neighborhood in 1954.
In 1963, the college's name was changed to Clark College in honor of its founder, Dr. Robert J. Clark. The college continued to grow in the following years, adding new programs and facilities. In 1979, the college began offering four-year bachelor's degrees in addition to its two-year associate's degrees.
Today, Clark College is a comprehensive community college serving over 12,000 students each year. The college offers a wide variety of programs and degrees, including two-year associate's degrees, one-year certificates, and four-year bachelor's degrees. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 7665
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.clark.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.php