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Emmaus University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1120 to 1320

ACT Range21 to 30

Average GPA3.58

Acceptance Rate59.8%

Even at test-optional Emmaus, ACT scores are still common: 45% of enrolled students submitted them. If you submit scores, aim toward the upper end of the middle range, around a 30 ACT or 1320 SAT, especially if your GPA is near the 3.58 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Emmaus University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Emmaus University is a small urban institution with 234 undergraduate students. Emmaus has an 83% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 56%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Dubuque, IA

Undergrad Enrollment234

Freshman Retention83%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio8:1

Graduation Rate56%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Emmaus?

Key Emmaus University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 1

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

February 15

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Emmaus, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall retakes for a superscoring boost; a December retake should still arrive in time for the July 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Emmaus lists tuition and fees at $20,800. Emmaus is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Review scholarships, grants, and FAFSA-based aid to estimate your net cost.

Out-of-State Tuition$20,800

Tuition and Fees$20,800

Room and Board$9,600

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$25

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Emmaus University’s listed cost of attendance is about $30,400, including $20,800 in tuition and fees and $9,600 for room and board. Actual costs can vary based on housing choices, books, personal expenses, and financial need. Students should review their financial aid offer to understand their expected net price.