WWU Admission Requirements
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WWU Admission Overview
WWU admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year WWU admitted 71% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+). WWU 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
WWU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
WWU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for William Woods University
Acceptance Rate
The WWU acceptance rate is 71%. Last year, 1,112 of 1,567 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Missouri.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into WWU and can you get accepted?
WWU 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.
William Woods University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
WWU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.4Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at WWU typically have around a 3.4 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. WWU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #26 in Missouri for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
WWU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
Not ReportedFreshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
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75th Percentile Scores
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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
WWU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
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75th Percentile Scores
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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to William Woods University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2026 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Dec 1, 2026Days left to Apply
71Applicants have 71 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Dec 1, 2026.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to William Woods University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
WWU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 71% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179964.
GPA calculator: William Woods University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026