Clarke University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Clarke University Rankings
Affordability48
Selectivity17
Retention28
Graduation34
Earnings41
Diversity32
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Clarke University
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs33%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology15%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Clarke University
82%
Admission Rate
509
Median SAT Math
504
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–548
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–548
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Clarke University
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Clarke University
82%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Clarke University
71%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 61% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 100% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 62% | 52% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 43% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Clarke University
95%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Clarke University
731
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
260
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 19% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Clarke University, IA
Loras College
1 miles, SE
Emmaus Bible College
1 miles, W
University of Dubuque
1 miles, S
Capri College-Dubuque
2 miles, SE