About
Clarke University, a private Catholic institution perched on the bluffs of Dubuque, Iowa, is best known for its supportive, values-based liberal arts education with signature strengths in nursing, physical therapy, education, and business. Central to the undergraduate experience is the distinctive "Clarke Compass," an experiential learning curriculum that intentionally integrates leadership development, career readiness, and service into every student's degree. Campus life offers an intimate, tight-knit community anchored by small class sizes, competitive NAIA athletics, and a strong commitment to social justice rooted in the university's founding heritage.
Wikipedia:Clarke University is a private Catholic university in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1843 as "St. Mary's Female Academy" by Mother Mary Frances Clarke, foundress of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Admissions
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Essay prompts
If Clarke University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.
Student Body
Most out-of-state first-years from: IL 24 · WI 10 · FL 8 · TX 8 · GA 6
Varsity sports
- BaseballMen's
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- BowlingMen's · Women's
- FootballMen's
- GolfMen's · Women's
- LacrosseMen's
- Other SportsCo-ed
- SoccerMen's · Women's
- SoftballWomen's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)Men's · Women's
- VolleyballMen's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Institutional
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