Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 702
Graduate Enrollment: 171
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.78%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 27.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.1%
Black: 13.3%
Hispanic: 10.3%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.8%
Unknown race: 4.6%
Black: 13.3%
Hispanic: 10.3%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.8%
Unknown race: 4.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,561
In-State tuition: $36,870Out-of-State tuition: $36,870
Estimated books and supplies: $1,514 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,457 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,457 (2022)
Average Family Income: $83,655 (2017)
Median Family Income: $66,479 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 36.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 78.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,717 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $283 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,597 |
| $30k-48k | $22,574 |
| $48k-75k | $27,224 |
| $75k-110k | $29,563 |
| $110k+ | $29,994 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,717 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 61.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 64.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,076 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,292 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 15 | $42,540 ($3,545) | $46,721 ($3,893) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,019 ($3,085) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | $26,974 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 27 | $26,500 | $276 | $43,694 ($3,641) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | $408 | $44,605 ($3,717) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 8 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $55,540 ($4,628) | $58,400 ($4,867) |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $44,966 ($3,747) | $55,688 ($4,641) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $53,977 ($4,498) | $76,914 ($6,410) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,240Full time faculty: 58%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,415,457 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $33,527,237 (2022)