Clarke University
Clarke University is a private Catholic university in Dubuque, Iowa. 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.
Former names | St. Mary's Female Academy (1843–1881) Mount St. Joseph Academy and College (1881–1928) Clarke College (1928–2010) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1843 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Endowment | $29.9 million (2020) |
| President | Fletcher M. Lamkin (interim) |
Academic staff | 148 |
Administrative staff | 173 |
| Students | 1200 |
| Location | , , U.S. 42.510°N 90.691°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Navy Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Pride |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – HAAC |
| Mascot | Cutlass T. Crusader |
| Website | www |
The campus sits on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Dubuque. Clarke offers undergraduate degrees in 19 academic departments with over 40 majors and programs. The university also provides graduate master's and doctoral degrees and enrolls approximately 1,200 students.
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