Clarke University

Dubuque, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 72% Acceptance

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72%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$24,479

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

742

Students

Small campus body

$49,157

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Clarke University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Dubuque, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 742 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

742 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

72% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 570

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math470 - 590

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 24

1typical 50% range36

72%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences21% of degrees

Business & Marketing17% of degrees

Biological Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $100,847

Earnings 5yr: $110,127

Debt: N/A

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,785

Earnings 5yr: $78,717

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,920

Earnings 5yr: $55,594

Debt: $27,000

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $74,114

Earnings 5yr: $63,675

Debt: $27,000

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $73,295

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,235

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,897

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,384

Earnings 5yr: $45,991

Debt: $26,500

Education, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,412

Earnings 5yr: $49,197

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,048

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,853

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $26,974

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,479

In-State Tuition$40,910

Out-of-State Tuition$40,910

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

37%

Pell Grants

74%

Take Loans

75%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$49,157

+13% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$55,396

Completion Signals

56%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

67%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$211/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

54%

Men

46%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

29%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$76,927

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Clarke University

Dubuque, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 72% Acceptance

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Add to list:

72%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$24,479

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

742

Students

Small campus body

$49,157

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

742 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

72% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 570

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math470 - 590

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 24

1typical 50% range36

72%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences21% of degrees

Business & Marketing17% of degrees

Biological Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $100,847

Earnings 5yr: $110,127

Debt: N/A

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,785

Earnings 5yr: $78,717

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,920

Earnings 5yr: $55,594

Debt: $27,000

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $74,114

Earnings 5yr: $63,675

Debt: $27,000

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $73,295

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,235

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,897

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,384

Earnings 5yr: $45,991

Debt: $26,500

Education, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,412

Earnings 5yr: $49,197

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,048

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,853

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $26,974

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Software and Media Applications.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,479

In-State Tuition$40,910

Out-of-State Tuition$40,910

Financial Assistance & Support

37%

Pell Grants

74%

Take Loans

75%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$49,157

+13% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$55,396

Completion Signals

56%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

67%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$211/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

54%

Men

46%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

29%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$76,927

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