What Clarke costs
Clarke University charges $40,910 a year in published tuition and fees, about $20,455 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $55,782 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $27,275 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Clarke
For fall 2024, Clarke University received 3,394 applications and admitted 2,438 students, and 135 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 900 and 1160.
What Clarke students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Clarke University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 20 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration / Management | 16 |
| Psychology | 15 |
| Health and Wellness | 13 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 11 |
| Communication | 6 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Clarke
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin: about 23 miles away
Colleges like Clarke
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana: 1,057 undergraduates
- Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois: 1,382 undergraduates
- University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana: 1,539 undergraduates
- North Central College, Naperville, Illinois: 2,428 undergraduates
- Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin: 2,523 undergraduates
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Lists that include Clarke
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- Catholic Colleges in the Midwest: 18 Compared
FAQ
What is Clarke University's acceptance rate? 71.8% for fall 2024: 2,438 of 3,394 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Clarke University? $40,910 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Clarke University? About 742 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Clarke University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 900–1160.
What is the campus setting at Clarke University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Clarke University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Clarke University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
