- AcademicsC+
- ValueA-
- DiversityB
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationB-
- DormsA
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB+
Clarke University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Address
1550 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
Website
Clarke University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65%
SAT Range
856-1060
ACT Range
20-25
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$23,787/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 73%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.15 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.16 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.16 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
43 GraduatesNursing
41 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
24 GraduatesElementary Education
22 GraduatesAthletic Training
13 GraduatesComputer and Information Studies
12 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
11 GraduatesAccounting
10 GraduatesBiology
10 GraduatesStudio Arts
9 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
732Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
43%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
- 91%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.23 responses
Poll
- 52%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.27 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 77%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
Clarke University Reviews
307 reviews
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I really loved the location of the college. it is located in Dubuque near the bluffs and a river, and is also about 5 minutes away from downtown. The campus itself is very old, but is newly renovated which gives it that antique feel. It used to be an all women college, but has recently been opened up to men. The architecture of the buildings is spectacular, and even more impressive, the school has underground tunnels! I'm going for nursing, and the program guarantees you're out in four years with a degree which is extremely satisfying. There are also a lot of hospitals near the campus which makes it super easy to complete my clinicals. The only problem I have with the overall atmosphere is that it is still a blossoming campus, so it is quite small. I'm from a small town so I'm familiar with the small-town feel, but it would be nice to be apart of a campus with more students at some point in the future.
As a parent of a freshman, it's still too early to share details but I can say that the times I have visited campus I have ALWAYS felt welcome. The admissions process was great and the professors that I met were equally enthusiastic about their areas of study. I have consistently felt comfortable and safe on campus! If you are looking for a small campus this is the place!
So far I love my experience at Clarke. It is small, but that is good for academics. My professors are all very helpful, and the advisors are great! The food is pretty decent for college food, they try to keep it mixed up. The dorms are average, I would like to see more options for rooming. But overall, it's been great so far!