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Clarke University

#794 in US ranking Dubuque, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$56,056
Tuition & fees
$42,420
Avg. aid
$27,483
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
900–1160
ACT range
16–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
Median salary
$45,161
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Clarke University?

Homecoming, May Daze, and Christmas Dinner are among Clarke's reported recurring campus traditions. They give students occasions to gather outside the classroom and, in Homecoming's case, to connect campus activities with alumni.

Homecoming commonly centers on scheduled athletic and community events, while May Daze is associated with end-of-year student celebration. Christmas Dinner reflects the university's holiday traditions. The activities within each event can vary from year to year; current campus calendars are the best guide to dates and participation.

What are the student housing and dining options at Clarke University?

Clarke offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates and campus dining options. Housing availability is not the same as a guarantee of a particular room, so prospective residents should review the current application, assignment, and contract terms.

Students comparing living arrangements should ask which residence halls or other university-operated options are open to their class year, what furnishings and internet access are included, and whether a meal plan is required for their assignment. Reported housing has high-speed internet access. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare lease length, transportation, and food costs against the university's residential options rather than treating the published room-and-board figure as their inevitable expense.

Clarke University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

26

Clarke University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
9:1
Undergraduates living on campus
61%
Campus size
55 acres

Clarke University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Clarke University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Nicholas J. Schrupp Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Clarke University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Clarke University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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