Emmaus Bible College Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Dubuque, IA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 570–690 reading and writing, 550–630 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–30 composite
  • Average net price: $14,393 a year (2022–23)
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Emmaus Bible College GPA requirements

Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Emmaus Bible College acceptance rate

Emmaus Bible College admitted 116 of 194 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Emmaus Bible College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dubuque, Iowa, with 234 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Emmaus Bible College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing570630690
SAT Math550570630
ACT Composite212330
ACT English202331
ACT Math182326
12% submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores, as Emmaus Bible College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1161 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Emmaus Bible College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
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
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
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Emmaus Bible College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Emmaus Bible College 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,393 a year at Emmaus Bible College 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

Can I get into Emmaus Bible College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Emmaus Bible College admitted 60% 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.

What SAT and ACT scores do Emmaus Bible College students have?

The middle 50% of Emmaus Bible College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–690 in reading and writing and 550–630 in math; ACT composite 21–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Emmaus Bible College?

Check Emmaus Bible College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Emmaus Bible College 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, 12% sent SAT scores and 45% sent ACT scores.

What is the acceptance rate at Emmaus Bible College?

Emmaus Bible College's acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 116 of 194 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is it easy to get into Emmaus Bible College?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Emmaus Bible College admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into Emmaus Bible College?

A lot: Emmaus Bible College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, 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 Emmaus Bible College look for?

Emmaus Bible College 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.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Emmaus Bible College?

Yes. Emmaus Bible College 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.

Does Emmaus Bible College look at legacy status?

No. Emmaus Bible College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Emmaus Bible College after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,393 a year at Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Emmaus Bible CollegeU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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