Wilberforce University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Wilberforce, OH · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 40% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $8,222 a year (2022–23)
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Wilberforce University reported an acceptance rate of 40% for fall 2024.

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Wilberforce University GPA requirements

Wilberforce University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wilberforce University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Wilberforce University acceptance rate

Wilberforce University admitted 2,567 of 6,338 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 40%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Wilberforce University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wilberforce, Ohio, with 822 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Wilberforce University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Not considered
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Wilberforce University's admissions office before you apply.

Wilberforce University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Wilberforce University doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,222 a year at Wilberforce University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Wilberforce University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Wilberforce University admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does Wilberforce University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Wilberforce University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Wilberforce University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

How important is GPA for getting into Wilberforce University?

A lot: Wilberforce University requires high school GPA. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Wilberforce University?

Wilberforce University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How hard is it to get into Wilberforce University?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Wilberforce University admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is Wilberforce University's acceptance rate?

Wilberforce University's acceptance rate was 40% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,567 of 6,338 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Wilberforce University?

No. Wilberforce University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.

Does Wilberforce University require an essay?

No, but it considers one. Wilberforce University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Wilberforce University look at legacy status?

No. Wilberforce University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at Wilberforce University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,222 a year at Wilberforce University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Wilberforce University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Wilberforce UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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