Clarke University's published cost of attendance is $55,782. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,405, middle-income families pay around $22,645, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,784.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $55,782 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,910 |
| Room and Board | $11,734 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,514 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,303 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,479 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,405 |
| $30–48k | $22,543 |
| $48–75k | $22,645 |
| $75–110k | $27,890 |
| $110k+ | $24,784 |
Clarke University's published cost of attendance is $55,782. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $23,405, middle-income families pay around $22,645, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,784. Azimuth ranks Clarke University #1081 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Clarke University uses need-based financial aid to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA, and Clarke works with families to construct aid packages that reflect demonstrated financial need. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the net price illusion — sticker price alone does not reflect what most students pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,717, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,490, median federal debt of $26,717 projects to a monthly payment of about $302 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Clarke University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,490, placing Clarke University in the 44.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Clarke University in the 59.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Clarke University #597 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $75,920, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 25 students with median 4-year earnings of $54,384, while Kinesiology and $42,853 round out the institution's core professional pipeline. These programs reflect Clarke University's concentration in Business, which anchors both enrollment scale and graduate earnings outcomes.
