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Interested in attending Wagner College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Wagner College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

87
%
Acceptance rate
February 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wagner College?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wagner accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,101 people applied and 2,712 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1727 / 1940 (89%)
Men
985 / 1161 (85%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Wagner College:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Wagner College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Wagner College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wagner considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Wagner College?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1130
75th Percentile
1300

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Wagner College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
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