Clarke University
Clarke University is one of the thirty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in an urban area, in Dubuque.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,039 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 162 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 122 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Clarke University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $30,950, and fees were $1,000. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $30,950 and $1,000 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students1,039 |
Student to Faculty Ratio8:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 4 | 41 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1918 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - 05/10/2015 |
Admission
63%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 970 to 1148 |
ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $720/credit | |
In State Students | $720/credit | |
Out of State Students | $720/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $550/credit | |
In State Students | $550/credit | |
Out of State Students | $550/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $32,400 | $32,400 | $32,400 |
ADN | 70 | $50,400 | $50,400 | $50,400 |
BSN | 125 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
FNP | 50 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $27,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Clarke University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 36% | $4,087 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $814 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $5,367 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 95% | $14,982 |
Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,484 |
Private Loans | 15% | $13,783 |
$26,909
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,633 |
$30,001 to $48,000$25,612 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,482 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,019 |
Over $110,000$26,828 |
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Student Population
768
Undergrads
271
Graduates
702
Women
337
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
82% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.