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

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
1048
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wilson College?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wilson accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 898 people applied and 856 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
626 / 652 (96%)
Men
230 / 246 (94%)

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 Wilson College:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

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

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Wilson 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 Wilson College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wilson considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.43
Average High School GPA
1048
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Wilson College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 12% of freshmen who attended Wilson were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
27%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
3%

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

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
515
75th Percentile
540
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
533
75th Percentile
570
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
960
Composite Mean
1048
75th Percentile
1060

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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