- Acceptance rate: 52% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 608–680 reading and writing, 590–663 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–31 composite
- Average net price: $31,061 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Wofford College reported: an acceptance rate of 52% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–31.
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. Wofford College reviews each application.
Wofford College GPA requirements
Wofford 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 Wofford College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wofford College acceptance rate
Wofford College admitted 2,316 of 4,459 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 52%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wofford College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with 1,817 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Wofford 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 | 608 | 651 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 626 | 663 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1296 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Wofford 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | 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 |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Wofford 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 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 $31,061 a year at Wofford 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
How hard is it to get into Wofford College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Wofford College admitted 52% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Wofford College look for?
Wofford College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report 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 Wofford College?
No. Wofford College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 26% sent SAT scores and 22% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does Wofford College accept?
Wofford College's acceptance rate was 52% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,316 of 4,459 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Wofford College?
A lot: Wofford College requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Wofford College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Wofford College admitted 52% 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 SAT and ACT scores do Wofford College students have?
The middle 50% of Wofford College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 608–680 in reading and writing and 590–663 in math; ACT composite 27–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Wofford College?
Yes. Wofford College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Wofford College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,061 a year at Wofford College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Wofford College consider legacy status?
Yes. Wofford College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Wofford College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wofford 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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