by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Clarke University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Clarke University amounted to $40,910 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees were $1,360; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,550 |
| Fees | $1,360 |
| Total | $40,910 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Clarke University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Clarke University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Clarke University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Clarke University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Clarke University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $35,740 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,900 |
| One Year Ago | $38,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,550 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Clarke has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $42,135 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.53%, putting next year’s cost near $42,353.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,353 |
| In 2 Years | $43,846 |
| In 3 Years | $45,392 |
| In 4 Years | $46,993 |
| In 5 Years | $48,650 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $178,584.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Clarke University, visit the Clarke University Financial Aid page.
