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Private 4 Year

Emmaus Bible College Admission Requirements

Dubuque, Iowa

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Your chances of getting into Emmaus Bible College

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Emmaus Bible College? Emmaus Bible College is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Emmaus Bible College directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Emmaus Bible College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.58

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Emmaus Bible College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Emmaus Bible College are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Emmaus Bible College is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #10 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Emmaus Bible College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Emmaus Bible College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 17.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 25.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Emmaus Bible College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Emmaus Bible College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 65% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1100-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

7%
SAT Scores for Emmaus Bible College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 570
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1100
SAT Scores for Emmaus Bible College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 660
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1240
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Emmaus Bible College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1100-1240. Students who get into Emmaus Bible College score in the top 41 percent of all SAT test takers..  Emmaus Bible College ranks #8 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Emmaus Bible College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1100 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1100, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1030, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Emmaus Bible College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1170, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Emmaus Bible College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >99%
1170 to 1240 Avg + 99%-99%
1100 to 1170 Avg - 99%-99%
1030 to 1100 Reach 99%-99%
Less than 1030 Low <99%
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Emmaus Bible College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

65%
ACT Scores for Emmaus Bible College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Emmaus Bible College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 28
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Emmaus Bible College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Emmaus Bible College is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 26.  The school ranks #14 in Iowa for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 65 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Emmaus Bible College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Emmaus Bible College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Emmaus Bible College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 99% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 26 ACT score.

Emmaus Bible College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >99%
22 to 26 Avg + 99%-99%
18 to 22 Avg - 99%-99%
14 to 18 Reach 99%-99%
Less than 14 Low <99%
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High School Class Rank

68% of Emmaus Bible College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Emmaus Bible College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 23%
Top 25% of class 41%
Top 50% of class 68%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Emmaus Bible College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Emmaus Bible College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Emmaus Bible College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Emmaus Bible College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153302 IPEDS survey data for Emmaus Bible College.

Last updated February 24, 2024