Wartburg College Admission Requirements

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Wartburg College Admission Overview

Wartburg College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wartburg College admitted 75.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+) and SAT 930-1200 / ACT 21-27. Wartburg 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

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

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wartburg College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.8%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Wartburg College acceptance rate is 75.8%. Last year, 2,429 of 3,203 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

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

Wartburg College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Wartburg College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Wartburg College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wartburg College typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Wartburg College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #17 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 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 Wartburg College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	6.05%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	25.69%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.65%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	23.93%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.59%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.82%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.02%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.25%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Wartburg College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 470
Math 460
Composite 930

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 580
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wartburg College typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 930–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Wartburg College ranks #17 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Wartburg 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 1070 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 Wartburg College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>86%
1070 to 1200	Avg +	76%-86%
930 to 1070	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 930	Below mid-50	<62%

What do these figures mean?

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

Wartburg College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 21
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wartburg College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wartburg College places #10 among colleges in Iowa for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

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

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 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 Wartburg College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>86%
24 to 27	Avg +	76%-86%
21 to 24	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<62%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

78% of Wartburg College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wartburg College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20%
Top 25% of class	47%
Top 50% of class	78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

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

Wartburg College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,509	1,693	3,203
Accepted	1,211	1,218	2,429
Acceptance Rate	80%	72%	76%
Enrolled	170	232	402
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	19%	17%

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

Application Requirements

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

Wartburg 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	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wartburg 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 Wartburg College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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

Admission summary

Wartburg College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (930-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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