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Interested in attending William Woods University?

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

75
%
Acceptance rate
December 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into William Woods University?

75%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, William Woods accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 892 people applied and 773 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
508 / 677 (75%)
Men
160 / 215 (74%)

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 2 years at William Woods University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

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

28%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at William Woods University, making their yield rate Medium. 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 William Woods University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things William Woods considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into William Woods University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

10% of freshmen who attended William Woods were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

William Woods is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to William Woods University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

December 1
Regular admission deadline

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