# Clarke University

Private nonprofit college in Dubuque, IA. IPEDS ID 153126.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/clarke-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/clarke-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 72% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,479 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 56%; beats 28% of IA colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,396; beats 50% of IA colleges and 57% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,405 |
| 30-48k | $22,543 |
| 48-75k | $22,645 |
| 75-110k | $27,890 |
| 110k+ | $24,784 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.2 years on average (44% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,396 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,405 | $98,301 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $22,543 | $94,681 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $22,645 | $95,109 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $27,890 | $117,138 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,784 | $104,093 | 5.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $55,782
- Tuition and fees: $40,910
- Housing and meals: $11,000; books: $1,160

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 430–570; SAT math: 470–590; ACT: 16–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,087 applicants, 2,104 admitted, 199 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 72%, ACT 16–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 68%, ACT 18–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (31 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $38,921 | $75,920 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $62,676 | $74,114 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $73,295 | not reported |
| Psychology | $26,714 | $54,384 | $26,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,204 | $48,048 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,013 | $42,853 | $26,974 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $76,790 (Dubuque, IA), $78,630 (IA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $73,960 (Dubuque, IA), $85,530 (IA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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