Overview

Clarke University is a University institution located in Dubuque, IA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA  52001-3198
United States

Contact Mrs. Alicia Schmitt
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@clarke.edu
Phone: 563-588-6373

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Food Science
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health And Wellness, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,149

Applied

726

Accepted

785

Enrolled

Female Admissions

724

Females Applied

473

Females Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

425

Males Applied

253

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.36

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		460	590
SAT Math		460	570
ACT Composite		18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,550

Private

Fees

1,240

Full-time student fees

11,734

Room & board

5,834

Room only

Financial Aid

33,528

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,794

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,331

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,199

Avg. Loan Aid

30,465

Avg. Grant Aid

28,530

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

785

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.94%
Black or African American	14.09%
White or Caucasian	55.94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	0.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	5.39%
Other	5.52%

Gender

Male (54.65%)

Female (45.35%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, May Daze and Christmas Dinner

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Admissions Student Team, Student Multicultural Organization, Concert Choir, Campus Ministry and Student Government

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf
Lacrosse	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Lacrosse	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No