Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$55.4k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$39,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,600
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$50,600
Net price (after aid)$20,068
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,570
$30k – $48k$23,640
$48k – $75k$22,569
$75k – $110k$26,435
$110k+$10,870
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,396
Median debt at graduation$26,717
Est. monthly loan payment$283
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants36%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans72%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$39.6k
Net price
$20.1k
Pell
36%
above avg
Median debt
$26.7k
Earnings (10y)
$55.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData ScienceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistoryPhilosophy
Admissions
Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
890 - 1045
ACT range
18 - 26
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About Clarke University
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- Where is Clarke University located?
- Clarke University is located in Dubuque, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Clarke University?
- Clarke University is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Clarke University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Clarke University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Clarke University?
- Clarke University's published in-state tuition is approximately $39,600 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Clarke University?
- Clarke University reports total enrollment of approximately 936 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Clarke University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Clarke University.
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