Clarke University
Dubuque, IAPrivate nonprofitRank 626 of 1,732Traditional rank 427 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,570 |
| $30–48k | $23,640 |
| $48–75k | $22,569 |
| $75–110k | $26,435 |
| $110k+ | $10,870 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $38,060 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $39,600 |
| Change | $1,540 (+4.0%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,000 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +18.7% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 55% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 67% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 47% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 75% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,437 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,618 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Morningside University | $27,043 | $1,198 |
| Saint Ambrose University | $26,559 | $3,672 |
| Briar Cliff University | $26,325 | $348 |
| Loras College | $26,030 | $1,952 |
| Upper Iowa University | $25,995 | $15,633 |
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