More selective than 68% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Clarke University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Clarke University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Clarke University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 570 |
| SAT math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 900 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Clarke University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 430–570 | 470–590 | 16–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 480–525 | 410–520 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Clarke University compared with other Iowa colleges?
Clarke University has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 68% | 68% | $16,282 |
| 7 | Dordt University | 68% | 70% | $25,807 |
| 8 | Morningside University | 71% | 50% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Luther College | 72% | 71% | $23,097 |
| 10 | Clarke University | 72% | 56% | $24,479 |
| 11 | Wartburg College | 76% | 64% | $32,908 |
| 12 | Saint Ambrose University | 77% | 61% | $24,691 |
| 13 | Buena Vista University | 78% | 62% | $18,846 |
| 14 | Cornell College | 80% | 62% | $23,634 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at Clarke University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Clarke University admissions questions
What is the Clarke University acceptance rate?
Clarke University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,104 of 3,087 applicants were admitted.
Does Clarke University require the SAT or ACT?
Clarke University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Clarke University?
The middle 50% of Clarke University enrolled first-year students scored 900–1160 on the SAT and 16–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Clarke University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (199 of 2,104).
Is Clarke University getting harder to get into?
Clarke University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Clarke University overview