Clarke University: Review & Facts

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Clarke University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 965 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1843 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Clarke University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Clarke University will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
38
Clarke University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Medical, Management, Social Work, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Clarke University student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Clarke University is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Clarke University is good: 9:1. Learn more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - around $36,900 a year. The additional fees at Clarke University beyond tuition are nearly $1,200; which makes it a total of $38,100 per year.

Read the details about Clarke University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 2,665 applications were submitted and 2,260 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Clarke University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,000
Medium
Clarke University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Clarke University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Clarke University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $5,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, Clarke University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Clarke University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Clarke University
1550 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, Iowa
52001-3198, USA
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