Wilberforce University Admission Requirements
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Wilberforce University Admission Overview
Wilberforce University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Wilberforce University admitted 40.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 840-940 / ACT 14-18. Wilberforce 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
Wilberforce University is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Wilberforce University 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.
Average
Admission difficulty for Wilberforce University
Acceptance Rate
The Wilberforce University acceptance rate is 40.5%. Last year, 2,567 of 6,338 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio and the 171st lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Wilberforce University and can you get accepted?
Wilberforce University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
8% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wilberforce University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
2.82*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
B-Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.82*
Average GPA
Wilberforce University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 2.82 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Wilberforce University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.8 GPA range.
*2.82 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
Wilberforce University Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Wilberforce University is test-optional for first-year admission. SAT or ACT scores are not required to apply. Send scores if you want to be considered for Academic Merit scholarships. Regular admission looks for about a 2.0 high school GPA.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://wilberforce.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CATALOG-Wilberforce-University-2025-2026-FINAL-12-02-2025-1.pdf
Wilberforce University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
840-940Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 430
- Math 410
- Composite 840
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 470
- Math 470
- Composite 940
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Wilberforce University typically score around a 890 SAT (middle 50% 840–940) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 21st percentile nationally. Wilberforce University ranks #50 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 840 to 940
SAT policy
Wilberforce 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 890 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wilberforce University 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.
14-18Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English 11
- Math 15
- Composite 14
75th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 18
- Composite 18
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Wilberforce University typically have around a 16 ACT (mid-50 14–18) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 25th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wilberforce University places #56 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 14 to 18
ACT policy
You may apply to Wilberforce University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 16.0 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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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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 Wilberforce University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 1, 2027Days left to Apply
304Applicants 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 Wilberforce University is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Wilberforce University is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 40.5% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (840-940); otherwise withhold. 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=206491.
GPA calculator: Wilberforce University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026