- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 500–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $21,464 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Wingate University reported: an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Wingate University reviews each application.
Wingate University GPA requirements
Wingate 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 Wingate University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wingate University acceptance rate
Wingate University admitted 27,647 of 30,339 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wingate University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wingate, North Carolina, with 2,673 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Wingate University 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 | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1111 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Wingate 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | 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 |
| 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 |
AP credit
Wingate 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,464 a year at Wingate 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
How selective is Wingate University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Wingate University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Wingate University's acceptance rate?
Wingate University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 27,647 of 30,339 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Wingate University students have?
The middle 50% of Wingate University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 500–600 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Wingate University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Wingate University admitted 91% 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 GPA do you need to get into Wingate University?
Wingate 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.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Wingate University?
Check Wingate University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Wingate 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). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Wingate University?
A lot: Wingate University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider 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.
What is the average net price at Wingate University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,464 a year at Wingate University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Wingate University accept AP credit?
Yes. Wingate University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Wingate University if a parent went there?
No. Wingate 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.
Before you apply, check Wingate University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wingate 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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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