Wilmington College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Wilmington College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
84.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Wilmington College and can I get accepted? The school has a 85% acceptance rate ranking it #63 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,433 out of 1,694 applicants were admitted making Wilmington College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Wilmington College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
930-1090Applicants Submitting SAT
10%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 460 |
| SAT Math 25th | 470 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 930 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 550 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1090 |
| Average SAT Score | 1010 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wilmington College?
Wilmington College typically requires applicants to be in the top 73 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 850. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1010 out of 1600. The school ranks #43 in Ohio for highest average SAT composite score. 10 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1090 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 1010 to 1090 | Avg + | 85%-91% |
| 930 to 1010 | Avg - | 77%-85% |
| 850 to 930 | Reach | 66%-77% |
| Less than 850 | Low | <66% |
Wilmington College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-23Applicants Submitting ACT
95%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wilmington College?
Admission data indicates that Wilmington College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #50 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 95 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wilmington College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 85%-91% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 79%-85% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 71%-79% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <71% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.2Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Wilmington College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wilmington College was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #40 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.2 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wilmington College accepts 85% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 20% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 16% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 13% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
70% of Wilmington College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 11% |
| Top 25% of class | 36% |
| Top 50% of class | 70% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 30% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 8% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 893 | 801 | 1,694 |
| Accepted | 766 | 667 | 1,433 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 83% | 85% |
| Enrolled | 179 | 206 | 385 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 23% | 31% | 27% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
194Applicants have 194 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Wilmington College before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wilmington College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206507 IPEDS survey data for Wilmington College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wilmington College prefer SAT or ACT?
10% of students submit their SAT scores to Wilmington College. 95% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Wilmington College?
85% of those who apply are granted admission to Wilmington College. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Wilmington College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1090. 10% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Wilmington College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 23. 95% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
