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Tuition

$29,100

$29,100

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 763
Declined + 271
Total Received 1,034
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Private (nonprofit)

967

undergraduate students

224

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

34%

66%

male

female

1  :  10

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
25%
400-499
75%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
63%
400-499
37%
300-399
0
200-299
0
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30-36
10%
24-29
37%
18-23
51%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
4%
24-29
33%
18-23
53%
12-17
10%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
46%
18-23
47%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Nursing
  3. Business Administration
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School Facts

Clarke University, founded in 1843, is a coeducational, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Roman Catholic church. Its campus is located in Dubuque, IA.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,191
Established in 1843
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 6099
ACT 1290

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Dubuque, IA

55-acre campus in Dubuque (population: 58,234). Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Chicago (150 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Clarke University
1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
42%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
23%
Top 1/4
45%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
4%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
25%
400-499
75%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
63%
400-499
37%
300-399
0
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
37%
18-23
51%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
4%
24-29
33%
18-23
53%
12-17
10%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
46%
18-23
47%
12-17
2%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Geographical residence
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 763
Declined + 271
Total Received 1,034

Admissions Contact

Beth Triplett
Director of Admissions
P: 800 383-2345
F: 563 588-6789
admissions@clarke.edu

Cost

Tuition $27,100
Room 4,100
Board 4,300
Additional fees 900
Books & supplies 1,100
Total $37,500
Average Financial Aid - 21,509
Total with Avg. Aid $15,991

Financial Aid

68%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$21,509

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,583,203
State $1,339,926
Institutional $6,207,673
Other external $112,859
Total $9,243,661

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $0
Institutional $608,578
Other external $13,011
Total $621,589

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 563 588-6327
F: 563 588-6789
financialaid@clarke.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Amy Norton
Director of Financial Aid
amy.norton@clarke.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Midwestern Collegiate Conference
Mascot
Cuttie Crusaders
School colors
blue and gold

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Athletics Right Now

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Skiing, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting

Athletic Directors

Curt Long (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Art History
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Information Systems
Drama/Speech
Education
English
History
History/Political Science
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Music/Ministry
Musical Theatre
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Nursing
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,191

total students

64%

36%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

81%

967
students

Female
66%
643

Male
34%
324

Graduate

19%

224
students

Female
73%
163

Male
27%
61

undergraduateFull-time

85%

829
students

Female
67%
555

Male
33%
274

undergraduatePart-time

15%

138
students

Female
64%
88

Male
36%
50

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
91%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64%

Transfer applicants accepted

29%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 15

Spring: December 15

Summer: May 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

75%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Reader services
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Argentina
Australia
Canada
Germany
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Alicia Schmitt
Senior Admissions Counselor
563 588-6373
alicia.schmitt@clarke.edu

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