- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,925 a year (2022–23)
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William Woods University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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William Woods University GPA requirements
William Woods 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 William Woods University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
William Woods University acceptance rate
William Woods University admitted 1,112 of 1,567 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
William Woods University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Fulton, Missouri, with 1,342 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What William Woods University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| 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 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | 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 |
William Woods University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
William Woods University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
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 $22,925 a year at William Woods 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 William Woods University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. William Woods University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at William Woods University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. William Woods University admitted 71% 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 William Woods University require the SAT or ACT?
No. William Woods University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into William Woods University?
William Woods University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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 important is GPA for getting into William Woods University?
A lot: William Woods University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, 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.
How many applicants get into William Woods University?
William Woods University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,112 of 1,567 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does William Woods University look at legacy status?
No. William Woods University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at William Woods University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,925 a year at William Woods University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does William Woods University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. William Woods University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to William Woods University?
No, but it considers one. William Woods University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check William Woods University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: William Woods 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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