Applying to Clarke

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
67.99%	980

Clarke University's acceptance rate is 67.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,087 students applied and 2,099 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Clarke.

Clarke's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 980 and the ACT score is 22 at Clarke. Clarke's SAT score ranks 14th out of 17 Iowa colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Clarke, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Clarke University is 67.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.00%. 2,493 men and 594 women applied to Clarke and 1,670 men and 434 women students were accepted.

Among them, 117 men and 91 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Clarke.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Clarke
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,087	2,493	594	0	0
Admitted	2,099	1,670	434	0	0
Enrolled	189	117	91	0	0
Acceptance Rate	67.99%	66.99%	73.06%	-	-
Yield	9.00%	7.01%	20.97%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Clarke University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 18 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 24 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Clarke.

The median SAT score is 980 with 490 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 525 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 520 and 25^th percentile is 410 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Clarke. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Clarke University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Clarke
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	890	980	1045
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	490	525
SAT Math	410	490	520
ACT Composite	18	22	26
ACT Math	17	22	25
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Clarke University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Clarke. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clarke University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Clarke Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Clarke.

Admission Information for Applying to Clarke
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.clarke.edu/admission-aid
Online Application	crm.clarke.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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