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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,095
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $58,625
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Clarke University is a private nonprofit college in Dubuque, IA with 742 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1054 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,095 per year ($22,155 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,625 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,087
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,104
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing430–570
200800
SAT Math470–590
200800
ACT Composite16–24
136
What Clarke University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $56,056
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $42,420
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,155
- $30–48k$24,451
- $48–75k$20,761
- $75–110k$27,677
- $110k+$31,569
Get a personal estimate with Clarke University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $58,625
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 742
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White52%
- Hispanic12%
- Black13%
- Asian2%
Clarke University FAQ
What is Clarke University's acceptance rate?+
Clarke University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Clarke University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 430–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1054.
What ACT score do you need for Clarke University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–24.
Is Clarke University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Clarke University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,087 students applied to Clarke University and 2,104 were admitted; 199 enrolled.
Does Clarke University consider legacy status?+
No. Clarke University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Clarke University require an essay?+
Clarke University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Clarke University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $56,056 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,095.
What is Clarke University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153126 · How we use this data
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