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Wartburg College Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Wartburg College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
83%
Admission Difficulty for Wartburg College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Wartburg College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Wartburg College is 83%.  It ranks #22 in Iowa for lowest rate of acceptance. Wartburg College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,330 out of 4,024 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. 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. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wartburg College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 49% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Wartburg College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
973-1198
Applicants Submitting SAT 
8%
SAT Scores for Wartburg College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 463
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 973
SAT Scores for Wartburg College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 598
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1198
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Wartburg College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Wartburg College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 973-1198.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Wartburg College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1198 and Above Good >90%
1085 to 1198 Avg + 83%-90%
973 to 1085 Avg - 72%-83%
861 to 973 Reach 58%-72%
Less than 861 Low <58%
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Wartburg College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
49%
ACT Scores for Wartburg College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Wartburg College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Wartburg College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Wartburg College regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Wartburg College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >90%
23 to 26 Avg + 83%-90%
20 to 23 Avg - 72%-83%
17 to 20 Reach 57%-72%
Less than 17 Low <57%
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Wartburg College GPA

Estimated 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?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Wartburg College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wartburg College was 3.48 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Iowa for highest average GPA. 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 83% of all applicants.

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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

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

78% of Wartburg College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

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

Wartburg College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,346 1,678 4,024
Accepted 1,949 1,381 3,330
Acceptance Rate 83% 82% 83%
Enrolled 203 210 413
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 15% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

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

FAQs

Does Wartburg College prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to Wartburg College. 49% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Wartburg College?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to Wartburg College. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Wartburg College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 973 and 1198. 8% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Wartburg College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 49% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.