Dubuque, IA
Emmaus Bible College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 98% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 113 | 106 | 52 | 94% |
| 2020 | 114 | 105 | 44 | 92% |
| 2021 | 106 | 105 | 48 | 99% |
| 2022 | 70 | 70 | 43 | 100% |
| 2023 | 87 | 85 | 52 | 98% |
Fall 2023 applicants
44 of 45 women and 41 of 42 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 | Required |
| 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 | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Emmaus Bible College has an acceptance rate of 98% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 85 of 87 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Emmaus Bible College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
87 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 52 enrolled.
No. Emmaus Bible College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 98% — it has become less selective.