Wabash College Admission Requirements

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Wabash College Admission Overview

Wabash College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Wabash College admitted 63.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1270 / ACT 23-28. Wabash College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wabash College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wabash College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

63.3%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Wabash College acceptance rate is 63.3%. Last year, 1,392 of 2,199 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wabash College and can you get accepted?

Wabash College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Wabash College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wabash College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.6

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wabash College typically have around a 3.6 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Wabash College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #15 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Wabash College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	4.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	30.1%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	30.1%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	21.5%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	14.0%	Low
2.50 to 2.99	0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Wabash College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

52%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 520
Math 540
Composite 1060

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 650
Composite 1270

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wabash College typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Wabash College ranks #14 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Wabash College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Wabash College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270+	Above 75th	>76%
1170 to 1270	Avg +	64%-76%
1060 to 1170	Avg -	47%-64%
Below 1060	Below mid-50	<47%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wabash College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 24
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 29
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wabash College typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wabash College places #15 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Wabash College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Wabash College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>79%
25 to 28	Avg +	63%-79%
23 to 25	Avg -	50%-63%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<50%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

56% of Wabash College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wabash College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24.6%
Top 25% of class	56.3%
Top 50% of class	88%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Wabash College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	0	2,199	2,199
Accepted	0	1,392	1,392
Acceptance Rate	NaN	63%	63%
Enrolled	0	256	256
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	NaN	18%	18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wabash College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wabash College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wabash College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Wabash College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Wabash College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 63.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025