Clarke University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$34,670
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About Clarke University
Clarke University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Dubuque, Iowa. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 904, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,670.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$34,670
Avg tuition
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
94% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1120
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1120
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards904
Number of Students Enrolled
17%
Online Student Enrollment
8:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
73%
Hispanic
9%
Black
7%
Unknown
6%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
157
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
15%
Institution Grant Aid
72%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.