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Clarke University

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA · City · 742 students
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$24,479
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$55,396
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Perched on the scenic bluffs of Dubuque, Iowa, Clarke University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, values-driven community and top-tier professional programs in nursing, physical therapy, and education. The student experience is characterized by a vibrant and inclusive campus culture where undergraduates benefit from small class sizes, competitive NAIA athletics, and robust opportunities for local and global service. A distinctive hallmark of the university is the "Clarke Compass" curriculum, which purposefully integrates academic study with career-readiness, leadership development, and real-world internships to ensure students graduate fully prepared for their professional lives.

Wikipedia:Clarke University is a private Catholic university in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1843 as "St. Mary's Female Academy" by Mother Mary Frances Clarke, foundress of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Location
Dubuque, IA, 52001-3198 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
145 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$40,910
Housing & food (on campus)$11,734
Books & supplies$1,514
Cost of attendance$55,782
Average net price$24,479
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,910
Housing & food (on campus)$11,734
Books & supplies$1,514
Cost of attendance$55,782
Average net price$24,479
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$23,405
$30–48k
$22,543
$48–75k
$22,645
$75–110k
$27,890
$110k+
$24,784
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
39%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 40% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,157
10 yrs after entry$55,396
Debt
Median at graduation$26,717
Monthly payment$283
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,955
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1054
R 430–570 · M 470–590
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 16–24 · E 14–24 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 900–1160
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Student Body
Gender
Men 54%Women 46%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$66,479
Independent
11%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
12%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
11%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,157
After 10 yrs
$55,396
Business Administration, Management and Operations32
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Psychology, General22
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6
Biology, General6
Computer Science5
Social Work5
Communication and Media Studies3
Philosophy3
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3
Design and Applied Arts2
Fine and Studio Arts2
Accounting and Related Services2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$33M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$6,842/mo
Teaching spend
$10,352
per student
Federal loans
74%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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