Wilson College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Wilson College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
91.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Wilson College and can I get accepted? The school has a 92% acceptance rate ranking it #120 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 757 out of 824 applicants were admitted making Wilson 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 63 percent. Wilson College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
980-1130Applicants Submitting SAT
62%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 490 |
| SAT Math 25th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 980 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1130 |
| Average SAT Score | 1060 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wilson College?
Wilson College typically requires applicants to be in the top 64 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 980 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 900. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1060 out of 1600. The school ranks #73 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1130 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 1055 to 1130 | Avg + | 92%-95% |
| 980 to 1055 | Avg - | 87%-92% |
| 905 to 980 | Reach | 80%-87% |
| Less than 905 | Low | <80% |
Wilson College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-22Applicants Submitting ACT
8%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wilson College?
Admission data indicates that Wilson 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 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #81 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wilson College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg + | 92%-95% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 87%-92% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 80%-87% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <80% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.37*Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Wilson College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wilson College was 3.37 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #48 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wilson College accepts 92% of all applicants.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 587 | 237 | 824 |
| Accepted | 544 | 213 | 757 |
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 90% | 92% |
| Enrolled | 137 | 52 | 189 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 24% | 25% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
196Applicants have 196 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 Wilson 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 Wilson College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| 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=217013 IPEDS survey data for Wilson College.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wilson College prefer SAT or ACT?
62% of students submit their SAT scores to Wilson College. 8% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Wilson College?
92% of those who apply are granted admission to Wilson 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 Wilson College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1130. 62% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Wilson College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 8% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
