Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Clarke University, we project that on average students will pay $29,547, while the advertised price of attendance is $61,347. That’s a difference of $31,800.
| Year | Net in-state price at Clarke University | In-state sticker price at Clarke University |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $29,547 | $61,347 |
| 25-26 | $28,701 | $59,591 |
| 24-25 | $27,880 | $57,886 |
| 23-24 | $26,725 | $55,488 |
| 22-23 | $25,692 | $53,632 |
| 21-22 | $27,275 | $52,241 |
| 20-21 | $25,414 | $50,640 |
| 19-20 | $25,756 | $49,360 |
| 18-19 | $23,120 | $47,400 |
| 17-18 | $25,819 | $45,900 |
| 16-17 | $26,909 | $44,500 |
| 15-16 | $23,787 | $43,400 |
| 14-15 | $23,968 | $42,060 |
| 13-14 | $23,407 | $40,800 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Clarke University this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $30,835, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $24,923. That's a difference of $5,912.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Clarke University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $25,876 |
| $30K-$48K | $24,923 |
| $48K-$75K | $25,036 |
| $75K-$110K | $30,835 |
| >$110K | $27,401 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Clarke University, over the last five years 58% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Clarke University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Clarke University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 33% | 30% |
| Asian | 33% | 45% |
| Black | 47% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 33% | 28% |
| White | 61% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 65% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 50% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Clarke University has 1,076 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 50% of students are female.
And about 57% of students are white.