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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Clarke University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

70
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Clarke University?

70%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Clarke accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,087 people applied and 2,104 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
434 / 594 (73%)
Men
1670 / 2493 (67%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Clarke University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Clarke University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Clarke University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Clarke considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Clarke University?

Grades

17% of freshmen who attended Clarke were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

9%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
920
75th Percentile
1160
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