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Clarke University

Clarke University is a small, private institution located in Dubuque, ia. Founded in 1843, Clarke University offers undergraduate degrees in 45 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 724 undergraduates
cost $38,060 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Clarke University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.8%
SAT score average 1055
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.36
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Clarke University is known for one of its top majors: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Education, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,600
Books & supplies $1,514
Other expenses $3,458
Cost of attendance* $53,632
Average financial aid package $33,528
Estimated cost $20,104 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,600
Books & supplies $1,514
Other expenses $3,458
Cost of attendance* $53,632
Average financial aid package $33,528
Estimated cost $20,104 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Clarke University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 724, with gender binary students split 56% male and 44% female.

Total enrollment

785

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Clarke University, students love their Admissions Student Team. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001-3198
phone 563-588-6316
address www.clarke.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Admissions student team

Student multicultural organization

Concert choir

Campus ministry

Student government

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Clarke University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Clarke University?

Clarke University is located in Dubuque, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Clarke University? 

The acceptance rate for Clarke University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Clarke University?

The average high school GPA for Clarke University students was 3.36.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Clarke University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Clarke University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $214,528.

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