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Clarke University

Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3198

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Clarke University is a private institution in Dubuque with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1060, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 782 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,396 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,068.

Established
1843
Mascot
Cutlass T. Crusader
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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68%Acceptance
1060SAT Avg
782Students
10:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$55,396Earnings 10yr
$20,068Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Clarke University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1060

Reading & WritingMid: 505
480525
MathMid: 505
410520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1060

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,600
Room & Board$11,000
Books & Supplies$1,160
Total Cost of Attendance$52,899
Average Net Price$20,068
Median Debt at Graduation$26,717
Monthly Payment (10yr)$283

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,570
$30–48K$23,640
$48–75K$22,569
$75–110K$26,435
$110K+$10,870

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,068

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
782
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 14%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.9%
Freshman Retention67.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,157
8 Years$52,881
10 Years$55,396

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,700
Men
$51,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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