Clarke University

Dubuque, IA
Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$35,750

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
563
25th
458
75th
563
25th
460
composite english math
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 983
Declined 119
Total Received 1,102
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Private

722

undergraduate students

270

graduate students

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Location

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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 992
Established in 1843
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

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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%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
Percent 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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
563
25th
458
75th
563
25th
460
composite english math
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 983
Declined 119
Total Received 1,102

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Recommendations

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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

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,465

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $34,650
Room $4,800
Board $5,400
Additional fees $1,100
Books & supplies $1,330
Total $47,280
Average Financial Aid - $20,465
Total with Avg. Aid $26,815

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

Scholarships

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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
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

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

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting.
Art Teacher Education.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Chemistry, General.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
Environmental Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Food Science.
Graphic Design.
Health and Wellness, General.
History, General.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Mathematics, General.
Music Performance, General.
Music Teacher Education.
Musical Theatre.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Organizational Leadership.
Philosophy.
Psychology, General.
Religion/Religious Studies.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Work.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.

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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

992

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

73%

722
students

Female
53%
385

Male
47%
337

27%

270
students

Female
76%
206

Male
24%
64

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

681
students

Female
54%
368

Male
46%
313

6%

41
students

Female
41%
17

Male
59%
24

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

23%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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