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Wofford College Admission Requirements

Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Chances of getting into Wofford College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
52%
Admission Difficulty for Wofford College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Wofford College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Wofford College is 52%.  It ranks #4 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Wofford College is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 2,282 out of 4,351 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 15 percent on standardized admission tests. Wofford College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Wofford College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wofford College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Wofford College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1185-1330
Applicants Submitting SAT 
29%
SAT Scores for Wofford College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 600
SAT Math 25th 585
SAT Composite 25th 1185
SAT Scores for Wofford College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 665
SAT Math 75th 665
SAT Composite 75th 1330
Average SAT Score 1260

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Wofford 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 Wofford College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1185-1330.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Wofford College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1330 and Above Good >67%
1257 to 1330 Avg + 52%-67%
1185 to 1257 Avg - 36%-52%
1113 to 1185 Reach 23%-36%
Less than 1113 Low <23%
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Wofford College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
28%
ACT Scores for Wofford College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 26
ACT Math 25th 26
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Wofford College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Wofford 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".

Wofford College regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Wofford College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >70%
29 to 32 Avg + 52%-70%
27 to 29 Avg - 39%-52%
25 to 27 Reach 28%-39%
Less than 25 Low <28%
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Wofford College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.7
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Wofford College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Wofford College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wofford College was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #13 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Wofford College accepts 52% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Wofford College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 35.08% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.74% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 16.99% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.77% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.06% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.06% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.31% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

68% of Wofford College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wofford College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 36%
Top 25% of class 68%
Top 50% of class 93%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Wofford College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,357 1,994 4,351
Accepted 1,285 997 2,282
Acceptance Rate 55% 50% 52%
Enrolled 224 235 459
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 24% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wofford College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wofford College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wofford College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wofford College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218973 IPEDS survey data for Wofford College.

FAQs

Does Wofford College prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to Wofford College. 28% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Wofford College?

52% of those who apply are granted admission to Wofford College. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Wofford College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1185 and 1330. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Wofford College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 32. 28% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.