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Clarke University

Clarke University
1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001

Official telephone: (563) 588-6300
Toll-free telephone: (888) 825-2753
Fax number: (563) 588-6789
Website: www.clarke.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 868
Full-time undergraduates: 792
Part-time undergraduates: 76
Total graduate students: 207
Full-time graduate students: 148
Part-time graduate students: 59
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 46%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.1% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
13.3% Hispanic/Latino
74.4% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.1% Nonresident Alien
1.1% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.7% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.0% Hispanic/Latino
84.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.2% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.9% Nonresident Alien
0.8% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 55 acres
City or town school is located in: Dubuque, IA
Population of city/town: 58,253
Nearest major city: Chicago
Distance of nearest major city: 150 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,718,782
Online campus map: www.clarke.edu/
page.aspx?id=8546

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (17%)
  • women's dorms (40%)
  • men's dorms (29%)
  • single-student apartments (14%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 88%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 57%
Percent of students who live off campus: 43%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen must live on campus unless living with parents.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 50%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 237
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery, science inquiry center, greenhouse, planetarium.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
Counseling services:
older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, ; services provided on an individual basis.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 75%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): Clarke Courier
Number of honor societies: 3
Total number of registered organizations: 25
Campus-based religious organizations:
Assist Love Inspire Venerate Encourage, Crusaders for Life and Justice
Minority student organizations:
B.L.A.C.K. Student Union, Spanish club, Alliance
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Jazz band, choirs, ensembles, dance marathon, Improv Comedy Troupe, Activities Board, Enactus, Future Young Professionals, Teachers for Tomorrow, Students against Violence, Athletic Training Society, Organization of Student Physical Therapists, Association of Nursing Students; culinary, psychology, social work, mental health awareness, pre-med, sports management, investments, math, and biology clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Curt Long,
Director of Athletics
School colors: blue and gold
School mascot: Cuttie Crusaders
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, Heart of America Collegiate Conference, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNAIA
Men's basketballyesNAIA
Men's bowlingyesNAIA
Men's cross-countryyesNAIA
Men's golfyesNAIA
Men's lacrosseyesNAIA
Men's socceryesNAIA
Men's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA
Men's volleyballyesNAIA
Women's basketballyesNAIA
Women's bowlingyesNAIA
Women's cross-countryyesNAIA
Women's golfyesNAIA
Women's lacrosseyesNAIA
Women's socceryesNAIA
Women's softballyesNAIA
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA, NCAA Div. II
Women's volleyballyesNAIA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 32%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 26%
Athletic facilities:
baseball, soccer, and softball fields; bowling, practice, and sports centers; small gymnasium
Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, skiing, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting
Club sports for women:
dance

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Chicago (150 miles)
Nearest other airport: Dubuque, IA (10 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Chicago (150 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Dubuque, IA (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 18%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 31% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Iowa State University, Northern Illinois University, St. Louis University, University of Illinois--Chicago, University of South Florida.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 76% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Dubuque Community Schools, McKesson, Mercy Medical Center, Prudential Financial.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Susan Dubuisson, Thurston County District Court
  • Kathryn Ely, Founder and Executive Director of Quench and Connect
  • Gail Coury, Vice President at Oracle, USA.

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