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Clarke College is a four-year, private college situated in Iowa, United States. It is a Catholic liberal-arts college. The College was founded in 1843 by Mother Mary Frances Clarke, as Saint Mary’s Academy, a boarding school for girls. Clarke College is located on a hill-top in Dubuque and is spread across a 55-acre campus. Clarke College offers graduate programs, adult education, corporate training and special programs in various fields of study. The departments of study at the College include accounting, athletic training, computer science, history, music, religious studies, and social studies.
Clarke College has an active student participation in athletics. The College athletic teams are nicknamed as Crusaders. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and Midwest Collegiate Conference. The varsity athletic teams of the college participate in sports like cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, and softball.
Clarke is located in Dubuque, IA (a small city). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Clarke is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Clarke has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in art studies, drama and performing arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Clarke does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Clarke has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,230 enrolled students in 2007.
Clarke offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Clarke values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Classic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Clarke College
1550 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001-3198
General Phone: (563) 588-6300
http://www.clarke.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 59 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | education, physical education teaching, music teaching |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, sociology |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 8 | public relations and advertising |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarke in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 195 | 26 |
| Doctor's degree | 44 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Clarke had a total enrollment of 1,230 students (1,075 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Clarke offers campus housing for 571 of its 1,075 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dubuque, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,093 | 693 | 63% | 188 | 27% |
| Men | 340 | 206 | 61% | 57 | 28% |
| Women | 753 | 487 | 65% | 131 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,312 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,312 |
| Room and board | $ 6,574 |
| Room charge | $ 3,198 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,376 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Clarke participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 185200)
Clarke has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $59,431 | 4 | $56,322 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,369 | 11 | $47,974 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $44,694 | 15 | $42,214 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $45,223 | 17 | $42,767 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $50,450 | 47 | $44,963 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clarke Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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