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Clarke is located in Dubuque, Iowa (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 media, art studies, and education and teaching.
Clarke does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 473. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 473 and 643. 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 1,246 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at Clarke. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Clarke offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Clarke College
1550 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001-3198
General Phone: (563) 588-6300
Admissions Phone: (563) 588-6117
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 588-6327
http://www.clarke.edu
Clarke awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 66 | elementary school teaching, education courses, education, physical education teaching, early childhood education, instructional media design, special education, educational supervision, ... |
| Business And Management | 40 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Media | 22 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | history, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, French language, Spanish language, political science |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | athletic trainer |
| Science | 3 | chemistry, biology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarke in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 191 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Clarke had a total enrollment of 1,246 students (1,049 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Other Races | 40% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 53% |
| Illinois | 24% |
| Wisconsin | 11% |
| Puerto Rico | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Clarke offers campus housing for 571 of its 1,049 (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 | 784 | 478 | 61% | 158 | 33% |
| Men | 263 | 160 | 61% | 50 | 31% |
| Women | 521 | 318 | 61% | 108 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 473 | 628 |
| SAT Math | 473 | 643 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| 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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 588-6117
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,360 |
| Room and board | $ 6,445 |
| Room charge | $ 3,135 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,310 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 588-6327
Clarke has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $57,143 | 6 | $57,871 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $50,200 | 13 | $44,055 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $44,705 | 20 | $41,569 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $37,527 | 16 | $40,961 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $47,131 | 55 | $43,758 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Track | Northern Illinois-Iowa 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
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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