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Clarke University Teaching Programs

Clarke University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, IA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Clarke University Rankings

Clarke University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1932 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Clarke University?

Contact information for Clarke University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001-3198
Phone:	5635886300
Website:	www.clarke.edu/
Admissions:	www.clarke.edu/admission-aid
Financial Aid:	www.clarke.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Clarke University?

You can apply to Clarke University online at: crm.clarke.edu/apply/

Clarke University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Clarke University

Here’s what Clarke University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Clarke University?

Clarke University has an acceptance rate of 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 6% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Clarke University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 570. Math scores were between 470 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Clarke University ranged between 16 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Clarke University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,747	1,943	71%
Women	647	495	76%

Can I Afford Clarke University?

The average net price after aid at Clarke University is $20,068. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$39,550
In-State Fees	$1,360
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,550
Out-of-State Fees	$1,360
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,910
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,910

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Clarke University receive some form of financial aid (199 students).

Nearly 95% of students at Clarke University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,483 per student.

37% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,708.

Student Loan Debt

74% of Clarke University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,919 per year.

Clarke University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 187 students enrolled at Clarke University. Clarke University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 782 undergraduate students at Clarke University, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clarke University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	94
Hispanic	86
White	394
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	77

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Clarke University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	44
Illinois	24
Wisconsin	10
Florida	8
Texas	8

Additionally, approximately 9.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Clarke University Graduate Student Diversity

154 of Clarke University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Clarke University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clarke University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	9
Hispanic	5
White	101
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Clarke University

Clarke University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

352 undergraduate students at Clarke University took at least one online class — of those, 19 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 65 students took at least one online class and 38 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Clarke University

These teaching programs are offered at Clarke University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	25	—	—	25
Education, General	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at Clarke University

Clarke University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Clarke University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.