62 Universities Located in America's Most Underrated Cities

19. Clark University (Worcester, MA) - Liberal Education, Effective Practice

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts' second-largest city, Clark University is a distinctive private liberal arts-based research university. Known for its motto "Challenge Convention, Change Our World," Clark excels in fields like psychology (where Freud lectured), geography, international development, and environmental science. It emphasizes undergraduate research and community engagement within the diverse urban setting of Worcester, a city with a growing health sciences and biotech scene often overshadowed by Boston/Cambridge. Clark offers a close-knit, intellectually stimulating environment focused on making an impact.