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Your chances of getting into Wartburg College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

99.4%
Admission Difficulty for Wartburg College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wartburg College is 99.4%.  Its admission rate is the 31st lowest in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wartburg College and can you get accepted?

Wartburg College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,528 out of the 2,543 who applied were admitted.

Wartburg College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wartburg College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Wartburg College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.48

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wartburg College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wartburg College are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.48 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wartburg College accepts 99% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wartburg College is 3.48 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 #17 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wartburg 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 3.5 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 Wartburg College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.05% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.69% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.65% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 23.93% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.59% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.82% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.02% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.25% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Wartburg College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wartburg College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 4% of students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

978-1235

Applicants Submitting SAT 

4%
SAT Scores for Wartburg College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 488
Composite 25th Percentile 978
SAT Scores for Wartburg College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 605
Math 75th Percentile 630
Composite 75th Percentile 1235
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Wartburg College is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 978-1235. Students who get into Wartburg College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Wartburg College ranks #10 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Wartburg College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 978 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 978, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Wartburg 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 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1106, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 1235 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Wartburg College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1235 and Above Good >99%
1106 to 1235 Avg + 99%-99%
978 to 1106 Avg - 98%-99%
850 to 978 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 850 Low <96%
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Wartburg College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

24%
ACT Scores for Wartburg College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 19
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Wartburg College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Wartburg College is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 27.  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 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

24 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wartburg College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Wartburg 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 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Wartburg College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 99% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 27 ACT score.

Wartburg College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >99%
23 to 27 Avg + 99%-99%
19 to 23 Avg - 98%-99%
15 to 19 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 15 Low <96%
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High School Class Rank

78% of Wartburg College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wartburg College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 47%
Top 50% of class 78%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wartburg College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,320 1,223 2,543
Accepted 1,309 1,219 2,528
Acceptance Rate 99% 100% 99%
Enrolled 210 214 424
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 18% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Wartburg 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 Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wartburg College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Wartburg College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.48 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154527 IPEDS survey data for Wartburg College.

Last updated February 24, 2025