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Woodbury University Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Woodbury University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.6%
Admission Difficulty for Woodbury University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Woodbury University is 62.6%.  Its admission rate is the 42nd lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Woodbury University and can you get accepted?

Woodbury University is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 914 out of the 1,460 who applied were admitted.

Woodbury University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Woodbury University?

63% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Woodbury University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.39 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

Woodbury University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.39

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Woodbury University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Woodbury University are to have around a 3.39 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Woodbury University accepts 63% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Woodbury University is 3.39 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #61 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Woodbury University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Woodbury University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 1.72% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.55% Good
3.50 to 3.74 21.55% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 23.28% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.66% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.79% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.45% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Woodbury University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Woodbury University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 32% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

32%
SAT Scores for Woodbury University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Woodbury University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
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Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Woodbury University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

11%
ACT Scores for Woodbury University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Woodbury University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Woodbury University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 904 543 1,460
Accepted 587 326 914
Acceptance Rate 65% 60% 63%
Enrolled 67 49 117
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 15% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Woodbury University is $85.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Woodbury University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Woodbury University Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Woodbury University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Woodbury University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125897 IPEDS survey data for Woodbury University.

Last updated February 24, 2024