DUBUQUE, IOWA
HI, WE’RE CLARKE!
In the heart of Dubuque, Iowa, Clarke University has offered a high-quality education since 1843. While our methods may have changed, our dedication to seeing every student succeed has not – and that includes you!
In the coming pages, we’ll tell you a little more about us but we’re most excited to learn about you! If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll visit us on campus soon so we can get to know you and your goals.
GET TO KNOW OUR HOMETOWN!
Clarke has been a part of the Dubuque community for 180 years and we’re still finding new things to love about our hometown.
• Miles of trails, local and state parks, ski resorts, and waterways
• Coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
• Impressive street murals, art installations, live music and theatre
• National sports, popular museums, and more — people across the country have their eyes on Dubuque for good reason!
TOTAL ENROLLMENT 962 35.3% OF STUDENTS COME FROM RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS
37 STATES REPRESENTED
WE WILL PROVIDE AN ADMISSION DECISION WITHOUT A TEST SCORE
14 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENT COURSES
95% OF GRADUATES REPORT BEING EMPLOYED IN THEIR FIELD OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION
YOUR EDUCATION YOUR EDUCATION YOUR WAY
Our well-rounded, excellent academic programs allow you to explore all your interests. Not sure of your major? No problem! Our dedicated faculty and academic advisors are here to guide you through your options.
Learning goes beyond the classroom too. You’ll have opportunities to demonstrate your skills through activities like:
• Volunteering with community nonprofits
• Participating in athletics
• Taking on leadership roles in student organizations
• Local and national internships
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Accounting
Art (Studio)
Art (Education 5-12)
Biochemistry
Biology*
Business Administration*
Finance (concentration)
Management (concentration)
Marketing (concentration)
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Educational Practices +
Exercise Science*
History
Interdisciplinary Arts +
Mathematics
Nursing
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law, 3+3 program
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy, 3+3 program*
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Psychology
Social Welfare +
Social Work*
Sport Management
Writing +
Undeclared/Open
+ Minor Only
*early access to Clarke graduate programs
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Business Administration
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Physical Therapy
“Getting
involved Club and the Club has helped voice as a leader. better teacher experiences, who have changed
involved in the Ceramics the Cast & Crew Theatre helped me find my leader. I know I’ll be a teacher because of these experiences, and I’ve met friends changed my life.”
SARA T.
LIFE OU T SIDE THE CLASSROOM
Academics are a huge part of the college experience, but there is much more to Clarke than what happens in class.
You can cheer on the home team, take part in a theatre performance, grab a coffee or Lotus tea at Brew & Gold Coffee Corner, and volunteer with one of our dozens of student organizations – that’s just a typical Saturday at Clarke! Keep the fun going 24/7 by choosing to live on campus in one of our residence halls. With so many opportunities, there’s something for everyone at Clarke!
PART OF THE PRIDE
Whether you want to play at the collegiate level or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, athletics are a source of pride for everyone at Clarke. They can also lead to deeper community connections.
Starting with the golf team, I realized that being a part of something opens you up. I signed up to be a Tuckpointer to help with move-in. I joined the Clarke Activities Board, Dance Marathon, and the Sport Management Club. Being involved has added so much to my experience, and I want to be the person new students come to when they are trying to find their way at Clarke, just like my teammates were for me.”
