Clarke University

Dubuque, IA
1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001-3198
563-588-6300

Founded in 1843, Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences institution located in Dubuque, Iowa. It is the only university in the state of Iowa that is affiliated with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The university offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and programs, as well as a graduate school and online degree programs. Clarke University's mission is to prepare students for lives of service and leadership in a global society. The university is committed to providing a transformative education that is accessible and affordable. Clarke University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 855

Acceptance Rate: 89.20%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.clarke.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.clarke.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $50640

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $50640

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Clarke University is $190913.50. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Clarke University. For graduates of Clarke University, we saw an average early-career income of $48900.00 and mid-career income of $82300.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.