Clarke University Admission
Acceptance Rate
68.16%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.46%
Freshmen Enrollment
193
SAT Scores
980
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,665 students have applied and 2,260 students have allowed to admit to Clarke University (Acceptance rate: 84.80%). Clarke's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.54 % where 193 students have finally enrolled out of 2,260 admitted students.
Clarke acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Briar Cliff University and Drake University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.73%).
Clarke enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.76%).
How to Apply to Clarke University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Clarke. Clarke offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.clarke.edu/admission-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | crm.clarke.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.clarke.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.clarke.edu/wp-content/uploads/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.clarke.edu/admission-aid/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.clarke.edu/academics/support-services-2/the-marc/accommodation-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Clarke and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Clarke University is 980 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Clarke University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,280). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke University | 980 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,280 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Clarke University, 9 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 980 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 540 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 530 | 570 |
| Total | 920 | 1,070 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Clarke University, 30 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 18 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 26 |
Clarke Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Clarke University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |