Clarke University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	536
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Dubuque, Iowa, Clarke University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Clarke University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Clarke University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Clarke University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Clarke University is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Clarke University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,870

Cost of attendance at Clarke University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,870

Cost of attendance at Clarke University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Clarke University received on average $23,968 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,968

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	59	40%	$4,621	$272,644
Other Federal Grant	132	90%	$3,059	$403,733
State Grant/Scholarships	26	18%	$5,572	$144,862
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	145	99%	$20,350	$2,950,690
Total Grant & Scholarships	146	100%	$23,968	$3,499,285

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clarke University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clarke University students is 54.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.1%.

54.5%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 72.7% 8 students
white 54.9% 73 students
hispanic 40.9% 9 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Heart of America Athletic Conference
Baseball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Heart of America Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Clarke University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clarke University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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