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Interested in attending Wilmington College?

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

73
%
Acceptance rate
3.42
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wilmington College?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wilmington accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,558 people applied and 1,133 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
631 / 836 (75%)
Men
502 / 722 (70%)

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 Wilmington College:

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 Wilmington College, 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 Wilmington College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wilmington considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.42
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Wilmington College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.42.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
13%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
19%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
3%

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

71%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
420
75th Percentile
500
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
510
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
850
75th Percentile
1010

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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