Wilmington College Acceptance Rate (92%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: How many applicants get into Wilmington College?

Wilmington College's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,458 of 1,578 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 450–610 reading and writing, 400–610 math

ACT, middle 50%: 16–23 composite

Average net price: $24,915 a year (2022–23)

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Wilmington College GPA requirements

Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Wilmington College acceptance rate

Wilmington College admitted 1,458 of 1,578 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Wilmington College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wilmington, Ohio, with 1,006 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Wilmington College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	450	580	610
SAT Math	400	590	610
ACT Composite	16	19	23
ACT English	13	18	22
ACT Math	16	18	22

4% submitted SAT scores and 58% submitted ACT scores, as Wilmington College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1029 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Wilmington College 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
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
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
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Wilmington College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Wilmington College 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 $24,915 a year at Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Wilmington College admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Wilmington College?

No. Wilmington College 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. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 58% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Wilmington College?

Wilmington College 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 many applicants get into Wilmington College?

Wilmington College's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,458 of 1,578 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does GPA matter at Wilmington College?

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

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Wilmington College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Wilmington College admitted 92% 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.

What are Wilmington College's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Wilmington College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–610 in reading and writing and 400–610 in math; ACT composite 16–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Wilmington College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Wilmington College 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.

How much does Wilmington College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,915 a year at Wilmington College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Wilmington College look at legacy status?

Yes. Wilmington College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

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

Sources

College Navigator: Wilmington CollegeU.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.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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