Clarke University

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Clarke University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Clarke University's admissions stats.

Clarke University Application Deadlines

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Applying Early to Clarke University?

Clarke University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Clarke University directly for more information about early applications.

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Transferring to Clarke University

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For Students Waitlisted to Clarke University

Clarke University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Clarke University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Clarke University

What does Clarke University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Clarke University for more information on admission factors.

Clarke University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Clarke University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Clarke University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Clarke University?

Students admitted to Clarke University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank. At Clarke University 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 37% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Clarke University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Clarke University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Clarke University looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Clarke University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 36.7% of Clarke University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 62.3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Clarke University?

To be competitive with other Clarke University applicants, you should aim to score between 970 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Clarke University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Clarke University students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Clarke University students scored 560 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Clarke University?

To be most competitive at Clarke University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Clarke University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Clarke University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

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Clarke University Admissions FAQs

Do I have to submit test scores to Clarke University?

❌ No, Clarke University is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Clarke University?

🟨 Clarke University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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