Wingate University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Wingate University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

85%

Admission Difficulty for Wingate University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wingate University is 85%. Its admission rate is the 42nd lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wingate University and can you get accepted?

Wingate University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 18,027 out of the 21,210 who applied were admitted.

Wingate University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 4% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wingate University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.33 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1130 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Wingate University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.33

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wingate University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wingate University are to have around a 3.33 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.33 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wingate University accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wingate University is 3.33 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 #28 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wingate University 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 3.3 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 Wingate University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	5.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.2%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	22.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.5%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	18.8%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	16.4%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.2%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Wingate University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wingate University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

990-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT

24%

SAT Scores for Wingate University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	490
Math 25th Percentile	500
Composite 25th Percentile	990

SAT Scores for Wingate University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1270
Average SAT Score	1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Wingate University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Wingate University is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 990-1270. Students who get into Wingate University score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. Wingate University ranks #24 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Wingate University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 990, 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

Wingate University 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 1130 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 1130, you have around a 85% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Wingate University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270 and Above	Good	>92%
1130 to 1270	Avg +	85%-92%
990 to 1130	Avg -	75%-85%
850 to 990	Reach	61%-75%
Less than 850	Low	<61%

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Wingate University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

12%

ACT Scores for Wingate University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Wingate University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	23
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	24
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Wingate University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Wingate University is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24. The school ranks #32 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. 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 15.

12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wingate University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Wingate University 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 Wingate University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 24 ACT score.

Wingate University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>92%
21 to 24	Avg +	85%-92%
18 to 21	Avg -	75%-85%
15 to 18	Reach	61%-75%
Less than 15	Low	<61%

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High School Class Rank

62% of Wingate University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wingate University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	11%
Top 25% of class	32%
Top 50% of class	62%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Wingate University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	12,426	8,497	21,210
Accepted	10,855	6,951	18,027
Acceptance Rate	87%	82%	85%
Enrolled	372	324	708
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	3%	5%	4%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wingate University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Wingate University 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 3.33 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1130 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.