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The real 4-year cost of Clarke University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Clarke University went from $22,378 to $39,600, an average of 3.6% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$43,984
Year 2$45,551
Year 3$47,173
Year 4$48,853
4-year total$185,561

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$145,561
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$95,592
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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