School Overview
Clarke University (formerly known as Clarke College) is a private, four-year higher education institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. The university is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is one of only three Roman Catholic post-secondary higher education institutions in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Total annual enrollment at Clarke is approximately 1,200 undergraduate students.
Clarke’s 55-acre campus sits atop a prominent hill overlooking the city of Dubuque. The south edge of campus is bordered by West Locust Street and the north edge by the Clarke Crest Court. To the east of campus is Clarke Crest Driven and to the west North Grandview Avenue. The campus is situated in an urban area surrounded by residential neighborhoods, houses, a high school and golf course. Clarke campus comprises an athletic field and 16 academic and administrative buildings. The university’s campus is bisected from North to South by Clarke Drive, the campus’ “main street”. Almost all of the school’s 16 buildings are located along Clarke Drive, making it very easy to find your way around campus.
General Information
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Admission Office 1550 Clarke Drive Dubuque, IA 52001-3198 (563) 588-6316 (800) 383-2345 Fax: (563) 588-6789 [email protected] Contact: Andy Schroeder Director of Admission |
Main Address 1550 Clarke Drive Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 588-6300 www.clarke.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 956 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 136 Degree-seeking undergrads: 940 Graduate enrollment: 200 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A,B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A,B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Predentistry B History History – General A,B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A,B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Clarke University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (563) 588-6300 |
| Website: | www.clarke.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.clarke.edu/admissions |
| Address: | 1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001-3198 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,004 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 61% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 866 (86% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $33,350 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $33,350 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,023 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Clarke University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Clarke University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 1 | 32 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Clarke University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $33,350 |
| Out-of-state | $33,350 |
| Books and supplies | $1,330 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,530 |
| Out-of-state | $10,530 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 170 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 162 | 95% | $20,023 |
| Student loan aid | 170 | 100% | $6,583 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 738 | 96% | $18,912 |
| Federal student loans | 626 | 82% | $9,873 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Clarke University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Clarke University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,301 | 672 | 629 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 84% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 14% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Clarke University Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 1,004 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 744 |
| Graduate enrollment | 260 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Clarke University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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