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	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
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
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
Human Services, General	×
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

3,087

Applied

2,104

Accepted

871

Enrolled

Female Admissions

594

Females Applied

434

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,493

Males Applied

1,670

Males Accepted

67%

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	-	480	525
SAT Math	-	410	520
ACT Composite	-	18	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,000

Private

Fees

1,420

Full-time student fees

12,254

Room & board

6,054

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

871

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.51%
Black or African American	13.55%
White or Caucasian	53.58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	1.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.38%
Two or more races	3.45%
Other	5.24%

Gender

Male (51.89%)

Female (48.11%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
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

Faculty

304

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 235

Part-time - 69

Male - 120

Female - 184