Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$43,328

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
525
25th
480
75th
520
25th
410
75th
24
25th
16
75th
25
25th
17
75th
26
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

52%

male

48%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,104
Declined 983
Total Received 3,087
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Enrollment

871

undergraduate students

154

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1843, Clarke University is a private, religiously affiliated liberal arts university that is known for its focus on leadership development and its strong commitment to social justice. It is located on a campus in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,025
Established in 1843
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Media

55-acre campus in Dubuque (population: 58,276). Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Chicago (150 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Clarke University
1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA
52001

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
61%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
37%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
13%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
525
25th
480
75th
520
25th
410
75th
24
25th
16
75th
25
25th
17
75th
26
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,104
Declined 983
Total Received 3,087

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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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
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

75%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,830

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,600
Housing $5,200
Food $5,800
Additional fees $3,728
Books & supplies $1,160
Total $55,488
Average Financial Aid - $25,830
Total with Avg. Aid $29,658

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,220,996
State $860,966
Institutional $7,439,078
Other external $265,296
Total $9,786,336

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $1,272,045
Other external $15,185
Total $1,287,230
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

dance, fishing

Club Sports - Women's

dance, fishing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, golf, skiing, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Collegiate Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Science yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Philosophy yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • 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

1,025

total students

31%

in-state

69%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

871
students

Female
48%
419

Male
52%
452

15%

154
students

Female
64%
98

Male
36%
56

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

768
students

Female
47%
361

Male
53%
407

12%

103
students

Female
56%
58

Male
44%
45

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

94

Transfer applicants enrolled

11%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: December 15

Summer: May 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 6
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
Ecuador
Japan
Venezuela
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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