Clarke University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3973 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1112 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1040 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #1 of 5 | In Dubuque |
| #789 of 3,123 | For Clinical Psychology |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 785
- Graduates
- 180
- 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 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,665 | 2,241 | 424 |
| Admissions | 2,260 | 1,862 | 398 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 193 | 119 | 74 |
236 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
80 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Clarke University are 920-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Clarke University are 18-23 (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 | 538 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 114 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 86 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 83 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 74 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 58 (6%) |
| Asian | 9 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Clarke University is $27,275 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 | $24,809 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,421 |
| $48-75K | $24,483 |
| $75-110K | $26,489 |
| $110K+ | $29,617 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,900 | $12,868 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,900 | $12,868 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,900 | $12,868 |
| Fee in-district | $1,160 | $212 |
| Fee in-state | $1,160 | $212 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,160 | $212 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 581 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,600 |
| Room charge | $5,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,600 |
Clarke University majors
Clarke University has granted 149 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 30 master's across 2 programs, and 45 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clarke University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | 24 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 30 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 149 | 30 | 45 |
Clarke University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 45% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Clarke University has published 798 scientific papers with 21,447 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 Clinical Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 274 |
| 1992 | 34 | 305 |
| 1993 | 35 | 329 |
| 1994 | 28 | 416 |
| 1995 | 17 | 461 |
| 1996 | 25 | 541 |
| 1997 | 22 | 563 |
| 1998 | 23 | 598 |
| 1999 | 18 | 610 |
| 2000 | 6 | 706 |
| 2001 | 7 | 647 |
| 2002 | 12 | 651 |
| 2003 | 8 | 755 |
| 2004 | 9 | 670 |
| 2005 | 5 | 650 |
| 2006 | 5 | 664 |
| 2007 | 3 | 682 |
| 2008 | 5 | 613 |
| 2009 | 5 | 618 |
| 2010 | 4 | 614 |
| 2011 | 7 | 650 |
| 2012 | 6 | 648 |
| 2013 | 10 | 564 |
| 2014 | 7 | 559 |
| 2015 | 11 | 573 |
| 2016 | 5 | 513 |
| 2017 | 9 | 478 |
| 2018 | 11 | 470 |
| 2019 | 8 | 445 |
| 2020 | 11 | 585 |
| 2021 | 15 | 632 |
| 2022 | 6 | 674 |
| 2023 | 2 | 658 |
Notable alumni
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Nancy Dickerson Whitehead
- Occupations
- journalistsocialiteteacher
- 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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Karen Morrow
- Occupations
- singerstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Karen 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.
-
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 | 258 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1550 Clarke Dr Dubuque, Iowa, 52001-3198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 5635886300 |