Clarke University

School of Nursing

Clarke University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Dubuque, Iowa. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Iowa Board of Nursing. The Dubuque, Iowa campus for Clarke University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 1,025. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $40,910, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $40,910 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Visit the Clarke University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Iowa periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Iowa will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:1,025
Student-to-faculty ratio:10-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$40,910
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$40,910
Room and board:$11,734
Percent on financial aid:100%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:68%
SAT Reading Writing range:480-525
SAT Math range:410-520
ACT Composite range:18-26
ACT English range:16-24
ACT Math range:17-25
Religious affiliation:Roman Catholic

Student Profile

Male 52%
Female 48%
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Undergraduate 85%
Graduate 15%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Clarke University. You can also see the Clarke University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa

  • Address: 1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
  • Phone Number: 563-588-6300

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Last updated: November 6, 2025

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