Clarke University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3403 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #961 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #891 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1 of 5 | In Dubuque |
| #922 of 3,479 | For Clinical Psychology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 815
- Graduates
- 147
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- clarke.edu
Clarke University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Clarke University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 71% | 77% |
| Applicants | 3,394 | 2,747 | 647 |
| Admissions | 2,438 | 1,943 | 495 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 135 | 77 | 58 |
417 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
57 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Clarke University are 900-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Clarke University are 16-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 508 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 114 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 108 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 95 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (4%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Clarke University is $26,725 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,405 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,543 |
| $48-75K | $22,645 |
| $75-110K | $27,890 |
| $110K+ | $24,784 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,550 | $11,455 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,550 | $11,455 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,550 | $11,455 |
| Fee in-district | $1,360 | $782 |
| Fee in-state | $1,360 | $782 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,360 | $782 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 646 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,734 |
| Room charge | $5,834 |
| Meal charge | $5,900 |
Clarke University majors
Clarke University has granted 148 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs, 39 master's across 3 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clarke University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 17 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 24 | |||
| Social Work | 5 | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 13 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 11 | |||
| Communication, General | 6 | |||
| Education, General | 4 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Graphic Design | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 8 | 148 | 39 | 35 |
Clarke University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 47% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Clarke University has published 886 scientific papers with 28,448 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychiatry, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 34 | 384 |
| 1994 | 30 | 480 |
| 1995 | 21 | 520 |
| 1996 | 29 | 643 |
| 1997 | 25 | 658 |
| 1998 | 19 | 711 |
| 1999 | 17 | 732 |
| 2000 | 10 | 830 |
| 2001 | 4 | 806 |
| 2002 | 8 | 846 |
| 2003 | 9 | 944 |
| 2004 | 11 | 809 |
| 2005 | 5 | 831 |
| 2006 | 5 | 880 |
| 2007 | 5 | 824 |
| 2008 | 3 | 787 |
| 2009 | 2 | 753 |
| 2010 | 4 | 777 |
| 2011 | 5 | 808 |
| 2012 | 7 | 807 |
| 2013 | 15 | 740 |
| 2014 | 10 | 729 |
| 2015 | 11 | 758 |
| 2016 | 7 | 644 |
| 2017 | 10 | 623 |
| 2018 | 10 | 656 |
| 2019 | 12 | 688 |
| 2020 | 19 | 768 |
| 2021 | 24 | 900 |
| 2022 | 17 | 881 |
| 2023 | 9 | 915 |
| 2024 | 7 | 896 |
| 2025 | 4 | 785 |
Notable alumni
-
Nancy Dickerson Whitehead
- Occupations
- teachersocialitejournalist
- Biography
-
Nancy Dickerson was an American radio and television journalist and researcher for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Famous as a celebrity and socialite (whereby she was sometimes called Nancy Dickerson Whitehead later in life) as well as her journalism, she later became an independent producer of documentaries.
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Mary Kenneth Keller
- Occupations
- computer scientistreligious sisteruniversity teachermathematician
- Biography
-
Mary Kenneth Keller, B.V.M. was an American Catholic religious sister, educator and pioneer in computer science. She was one of the first people, and the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science in the United States. Keller and Irving C. Tang were the first two recipients of computer science doctorates (Keller's Ph.D. and Tang's D.Sc. were awarded on the same day).
-
Karen Morrow
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Karen Jane Morrow is an American singer and actress best known for her work in musical theater. Her honors include an Emmy Award and a Theatre World Award, and an Ovation Award and five Drama-Logue Award nominations.
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Ruth Ann Gaines
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ruth Ann Gaines is the Iowa State Representative from the 33rd District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011.
-
Peggy Sullivan
- Years
- 1929-2020 (aged 91)
- Occupations
- librarian
- Biography
-
Peggy Sullivan was an American librarian and educator. She was elected president of the American Library Association and was a scholar of the history of librarianship.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1843 |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 255 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1550 Clarke Dr Dubuque, Iowa, 52001-3198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 5635886300 |