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Clarke University

Dubuque, Iowa · Private · 742 undergrads

Clarke University admits 72% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Clarke University?

72% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 900–1160 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

3,394 applied, 2,438 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Clarke University cost?

$26,095 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $56,056.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$22,155
$30,000–$48,000$24,451
$48,000–$75,000$20,761
$75,000–$110,000$27,677
over $110,000$31,569

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Clarke University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Clarke University's fall 2027 rule yet. Clarke University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Clarke University's site

What it's like

742
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Dubuque, IA.
67%
of first-years come back for year two.
44%
finish in four years. 55% within six.
$58.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Clarke University is on

Most selective in IowaColleges for a 1000 SATColleges for a 1050 SATColleges for a 20 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Clarke University's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2024: 2,438 of 3,394 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Clarke University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 900 to 1160 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Clarke University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $20,761 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $56,056.
What is Clarke University's graduation rate?
55% of students finish within six years and 44% within four (IPEDS).