Wingate University Admission Requirements

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Wingate University Admission Overview

Wingate University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wingate University admitted 91.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1210 / ACT 18-25. Wingate University 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

Wingate University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wingate University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

91.1%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Acceptance Rate

The Wingate University acceptance rate is 91.1%. Last year, 27,647 of 30,339 applicants were admitted. That is the 51st lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

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

Wingate University 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.

Wingate University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 3% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Wingate University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.33

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.33

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wingate University typically have around a 3.33 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. Wingate University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #28 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 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 Wingate University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	5.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.2%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	22.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.5%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	18.8%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	16.4%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.2%	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

Wingate University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 500
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 600
Composite 1210

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wingate University typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Wingate University ranks #27 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1210

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Wingate University 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 1110 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 Wingate University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210+	Above 75th	>95%
1110 to 1210	Avg +	91%-95%
1010 to 1110	Avg -	84%-91%
Below 1010	Below mid-50	<84%

What do these figures mean?

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

Wingate University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 24
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wingate University typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wingate University places #31 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Wingate University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 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 Wingate University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>95%
21 to 25	Avg +	91%-95%
18 to 21	Avg -	85%-91%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<85%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

62% of Wingate University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wingate University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	11%
Top 25% of class	32%
Top 50% of class	62%

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.

Wingate University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	17,241	12,608	30,339
Accepted	15,866	11,346	27,647
Acceptance Rate	92%	90%	91%
Enrolled	476	304	780
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	3%	3%	3%

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

Application Requirements

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

Wingate University 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	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wingate University 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 Wingate University
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

Wingate University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 91.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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