Dubuque, IA
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 26 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 68% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,074 | 1,008 | 134 | 94% |
| 2020 | 1,102 | 983 | 146 | 89% |
| 2021 | 2,006 | 1,781 | 183 | 89% |
| 2022 | 2,665 | 2,260 | 193 | 85% |
| 2023 | 3,087 | 2,104 | 199 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
434 of 594 women and 1,670 of 2,493 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| 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 |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Clarke University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,104 of 3,087 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,087 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 199 enrolled.
No. Clarke University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 26 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 68% — it has become more selective.