- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 430–570 reading and writing, 470–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–24 composite
- Average net price: $25,692 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Clarke University reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Clarke University reviews each application.
Clarke University GPA requirements
Clarke University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Clarke University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Clarke University acceptance rate
Clarke University admitted 2,438 of 3,394 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Clarke University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Dubuque, Iowa, with 815 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Clarke University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 430 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 14 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1054 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Clarke University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Clarke University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,692 a year at Clarke University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Clarke University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Clarke University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Clarke University?
Check Clarke University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Clarke University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Clarke University?
A lot: Clarke University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Clarke University look for?
Clarke University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Clarke University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Clarke University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 430–570 in reading and writing and 470–590 in math; ACT composite 16–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at Clarke University?
Clarke University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,438 of 3,394 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Clarke University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Clarke University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Clarke University consider legacy status?
No. Clarke University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Clarke University?
Yes. Clarke University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Clarke University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,692 a year at Clarke University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Clarke University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Clarke UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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