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Private 4 Year

WWU Admission Requirements

Fulton, Missouri

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Chances of getting into William Woods University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
68%
Admission Difficulty for William Woods University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into WWU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at WWU is 68%.  It ranks #22 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. WWU is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 974 out of 1,426 applicants were admitted.

William Woods University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to William Woods University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

WWU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
22%
SAT Scores for William Woods University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for William Woods University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

WWU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
83%
ACT Scores for William Woods University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for William Woods University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

WWU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.4
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into William Woods University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into WWU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at William Woods University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as WWU accepts 68% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

82% of William Woods University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted William Woods University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 10%
Top 25% of class 37%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

William Woods University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 981 445 1,426
Accepted 673 301 974
Acceptance Rate 69% 68% 68%
Enrolled 80 43 123
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 14% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to William Woods University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to William Woods University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

William Woods University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at William Woods University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179964 IPEDS survey data for William Woods University.

FAQs

Does William Woods University prefer SAT or ACT?

22% of students submit their SAT scores to WWU. 83% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into William Woods University?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to WWU. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.