Clarke University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Dubuque, IA
4.0 1 review

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Overview

Total enrollment

962

Location Dubuque, Iowa
Website clarke.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Clarke University sits on a hilltop campus overlooking the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa, approximately 175 miles west of Chicago. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke originated as a women's academy and transitioned to a fully coeducational institution in 2005. The campus combines historic buildings, including the centerpiece Sacred Heart Chapel, with modern academic facilities spread across its 55-acre grounds. Clarke is recognized for its nursing, physical therapy, and education programs, while also maintaining strong liberal arts offerings. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations, and the university competes in NAIA athletics as the Pride.

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Ratings

Clarke University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 900/1160
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/24
GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

71.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 5.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,910

Costs for Clarke University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,910
Books and Supplies		$1,514
Other Fees		$1,360
Room and Board		$11,734
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,728
Total One Year Cost		$59,246

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Clarke University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 24% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Business, and 14% in Education.