Clarke University

Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Clarke University reported a 68.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Clarke University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dubuque, IA, with an SAT reference of 1060 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $24,479 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

3,087 applicants

SAT reference

1060

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,479

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Clarke University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)89010601160
ACT (composite, 1–36)182026

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

742

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Clarke University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$23,405
$30,001 – $48,000$22,543
$48,001 – $75,000$22,645
$75,001 – $110,000$27,890
$110,000+$24,784

Top Majors at Clarke University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions33
Business, Management & Marketing27
Education25
Parks, Recreation & Fitness16
Psychology15
Biological & Biomedical Sciences11
Communication & Journalism6
Public Administration & Social Services5
Liberal Arts & General Studies4
Visual & Performing Arts4

Financial Aid at Clarke University

About Clarke University

Official website: https://www.clarke.edu/

Admissions: https://www.clarke.edu/admission-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Clarke University

What is the acceptance rate at Clarke University?

Clarke University reported a 68% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,087. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Clarke University?

The historical 68% acceptance rate suggests Clarke University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Clarke University?

The imported historical records for Clarke University include an SAT reference value of 1060 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Clarke University?

The stored historical average net price at Clarke University is $24,479 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $27,219 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Clarke University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Clarke University is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 67%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Clarke University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Clarke University?

Clarke University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Clarke University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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