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Wilmington College Admission Requirements

Wilmington, Ohio

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Your chances of getting into Wilmington College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

88.1%
Admission Difficulty for Wilmington College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wilmington College is 88.1%.  Its admission rate is the 62nd lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

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

Wilmington College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,730 out of the 1,963 who applied were admitted.

Wilmington College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wilmington College?

88% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wilmington College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 930 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT

Wilmington College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.47

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wilmington College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wilmington College are to have around a 3.47 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.47 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wilmington College accepts 88% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wilmington College is 3.47 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #34 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wilmington College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Wilmington College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Wilmington College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wilmington College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 72% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

850-1010

Applicants Submitting SAT 

6%
SAT Scores for Wilmington College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 430
Math 25th Percentile 420
Composite 25th Percentile 850
SAT Scores for Wilmington College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 510
Math 75th Percentile 500
Composite 75th Percentile 1010
Average SAT Score 930

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Wilmington College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Wilmington College is 930 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 850-1010. Students who get into Wilmington College score in the top 85 percent of all SAT test takers..  Wilmington College ranks #46 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 930 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Wilmington College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 850 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 850, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 770, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Wilmington College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 930 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 930, you have around a 88% chance of being admitted. A 1010 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

Wilmington College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1010 and Above Good >93%
930 to 1010 Avg + 88%-93%
850 to 930 Avg - 79%-88%
770 to 850 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 770 Low <67%
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Wilmington College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

72%
ACT Scores for Wilmington College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Wilmington College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 21
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Wilmington College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Wilmington College is 18, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 21.  The school ranks #53 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 18. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wilmington College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Wilmington College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Wilmington College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 18 score has around 88% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 21 ACT score.

Wilmington College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >94%
18 to 21 Avg + 88%-94%
16 to 18 Avg - 81%-88%
14 to 16 Reach 72%-81%
Less than 14 Low <72%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Wilmington College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,076 887 1,963
Accepted 989 741 1,730
Acceptance Rate 92% 84% 88%
Enrolled 170 147 317
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 20% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Wilmington College Application Requirements
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 considered for admission, even 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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wilmington College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Wilmington College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.47 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 930 and ACT of 18 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206507 IPEDS survey data for Wilmington College.

Last updated February 24, 2024