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Clarke College
- 1550 Clarke Dr
- Dubuque, IA 52001
- OPEID College Code: 00185200
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- General Phone: (563) 588-6300
- President: Joanne M. Burrows, Sc, Ph.d.
- Website: www.clarke.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,230
- College Mascot: Crusaders

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 340 | 753 | 1,093 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 206 (61%) | 487 (65%) | 693 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 57 (28%) | 131 (27%) | 188 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 10 | 5% |
| ACT ® Exam | 185 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 35% | 35% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,009 | $3,889 | $3,639 | $10,210 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 522 | 340 | 276 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,312 | $19,682 | $18,360 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,312 | $19,682 | $18,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,574 | $6,574 | $6,445 |
| Other Expenses | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 |
| Other Expenses | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $700 | $200 | $700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,486 | $27,856 | $26,405 |
| Out of State | $29,486 | $27,856 | $26,405 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,007 | $23,377 | $22,055 |
| Out of State | $25,007 | $23,377 | $22,055 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,712 | $21,082 | $19,760 |
| Out of State | $22,712 | $21,082 | $19,760 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | 7 | - | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||||
| Accounting | - | 7 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 34 | 18 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||||
| Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication, Other | - | 8 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | 3 | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | 5 | - | - |
| Education | ||||
| Education | - | 24 | 8 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | - | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 1 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||||
| English Language and Literature | - | 3 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 1 | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||||
| Athletic Training | - | 4 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse | - | - | 9 | - |
| Nursing | - | 45 | 4 | - |
| Physical Therapy | - | - | - | 44 |
| History | ||||
| History | - | 5 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||||
| Mathematics | - | 4 | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||||
| Philosophy | - | - | - | - |
| Religious Studies | - | - | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| Chemistry | - | 1 | - | - |
| Psychology | ||||
| Psychology | - | 11 | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||||
| Social Work | - | 11 | - | - |
| Social Sciences | ||||
| Sociology | - | 1 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | - | - | - | - |
| Art and Art Studies | - | 12 | - | - |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | - | 5 | - | - |
| Music | - | 2 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,230 Undergraduate: 1,022 Graduate: 208
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 355 Female: 875
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 293 Female: 729
- Graduate Gender Male: 62 Female: 146
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 976 Part-Time: 254
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 885 Part-Time: 137
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 91 Part-Time: 117
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 6 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Black | 18 | 1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2% |
| White | 660 | 54% |
| Unknown | 516 | 42% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 298 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 329 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 198 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 123 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 68 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 54 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 72 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 30 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 49 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 338 | 199 | 139 |
| Faculty Status | 171 | 76 | 95 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 4 | - | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 171 | 76 | 95 |
| Primarily Instruction | 171 | 76 | 95 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 56 | 39 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 86 | 59 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 36 | 27 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 43 | 28 | 15 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,917 (73) | $50,450 (26) | $44,963 (47) |
| Professor | $58,187 (10) | $59,431 (6) | $56,322 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $50,231 (17) | $54,369 (6) | $47,974 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,077 (23) | $44,694 (8) | $42,214 (15) |
| Instructor | $43,408 (23) | $45,223 (6) | $42,767 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,465 (3) | $76,642 (2) | $64,113 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $90,645 (1) | $90,645 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,376 (2) | $62,638 (1) | $64,113 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,405 (76) | $51,325 (28) | $45,119 (48) |
| Professor | $58,187 (10) | $59,431 (6) | $56,322 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $51,561 (18) | $57,197 (7) | $47,974 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,779 (25) | $45,422 (9) | $42,854 (16) |
| Instructor | $43,408 (23) | $45,223 (6) | $42,767 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $337,523 | $171,782 | $165,741 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 206 | 110 | 96 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 185 | 93 | 92 |
| Baseball | 19 | 19 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| Golf | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Soccer | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,792 | $14,131 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,093 | $4,888 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 71% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 73% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 58% |
| 5 Years | 68% |
| 6 Years | 71% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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