Clarke University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Dubuque, IA that costs an average of $26,095 a year after financial aid, admits 72% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,095
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,625

Private nonprofitSmall city742 undergraduates

Cost of Clarke University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$56,056
Tuition and fees, in-state$42,420
Housing and food (on campus)$12,254
Books and supplies$1,514
Average net price after aid$26,095

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$22,155
$30,001–48,000$24,451
$48,001–75,000$20,761
$75,001–110,000$27,677
$110,001+$31,569

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Clarke University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate72%
Average SAT1,054
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)430–570
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)470–590
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$50,572
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$58,625
Rank in Iowa (earnings)18th of 31 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants40%
Students with federal loans67%

Majors and programs at Clarke University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (29)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing39$74,349$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness44$44,754$24,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations63$44,163$20,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40$42,218$24,250
Accounting and Related Services2——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology———
Biology18——
Chemistry1——
Communication and Media Studies9——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science6——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Design and Applied Arts3——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
English Language and Literature1——
Fine and Studio Arts6——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences20——
History3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11——
Mathematics2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Music———
Philosophy5——
Psychology40—$22,875
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Social Work10——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12——

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Social Work34$58,185$24,899
Business Administration, Management and Operations36—$21,850
Education10——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$114,092—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$77,507$89,896

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions51——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education———
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

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Maharishi International UniversityFairfield$16,57996%$38,786
Central CollegePella$22,89486%$57,387
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Cornell CollegeMount Vernon$25,29780%$57,224
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About Clarke University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDubuque, IA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates742
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteclarke.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Clarke University's acceptance rate?

Clarke University admits 72% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,054 on the SAT.

How much does Clarke University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $56,056 a year (tuition and fees: $42,420). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,095 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,155.

How much do Clarke University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $58,625 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 31 similar colleges in Iowa. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,349 a year after graduation).

What is Clarke University's graduation rate?

52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.