Invest in Student Success

Reasons to Give

Students

• Over the past ten years, tuition and fees at Washington State community and technical colleges have increased by 38%.
• Book fees average close to $300 per quarter for a full-time student.
• In addition to the cost of tuition and books, many students have living, transportation, and childcare costs.

Clark College

State funding doesn’t meet the education needs of our rapidly expanding community.

• Ninety percent of Clark students stay in the region, contributing to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of our community.
• A well-educated community has less unemployment, crime, and health issues.
• An education allows people to rise above economic barriers: The average earning of someone with an Associate Degree is 113.0% more than someone without a high school diploma or GED, and 36.5% more than someone with a high school diploma or GED.

Community

Everyone benefits from the success of Clark College students.

• Rising costs and quickly changing technology challenge Clark's ability to keep programs and instructional equipment up-to-date.
• As the community and Clark's enrollment grow, so does the need for classrooms, office space, and the dedicated, well-trained faculty and staff that make Clark the quality educational institution it is today.
• Ninety percent of the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. require some post-secondary education or training.

By investing in student success, you provide help to students who dream of a college education, but face financial challenges along the way; to Clark College and its commitment to student success and excellence in teaching; and to our community.