Wilmington College Admission Requirements

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Wilmington College Admission Overview

Wilmington College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wilmington College admitted 92.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (B+) and SAT 850-1220 / ACT 16-23. Wilmington 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

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

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wilmington College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.4%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Wilmington College acceptance rate is 92.4%. Last year, 1,458 of 1,578 applicants were admitted. That is the 64th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Wilmington College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Wilmington College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.47

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.47

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wilmington College typically have around a 3.47 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. Wilmington College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #34 in Ohio 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 Wilmington College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Wilmington College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

850-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 450
Math 400
Composite 850

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 610
Composite 1220

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wilmington College typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 850–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. Wilmington College ranks #38 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 850 to 1220

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Wilmington 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 1040 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 Wilmington College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220+	Above 75th	>96%
1040 to 1220	Avg +	92%-96%
850 to 1040	Avg -	86%-92%
Below 850	Below mid-50	<86%

What do these figures mean?

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

Wilmington College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

58%

25th Percentile Scores

English 13
Math 16
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 22
Math 22
Composite 23

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wilmington College typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wilmington College places #52 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

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

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 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 Wilmington College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23+	Above 75th	>96%
19 to 23	Avg +	92%-96%
16 to 19	Avg -	87%-92%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<87%

How to read these figures

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.

Wilmington College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	785	793	1,578
Accepted	733	725	1,458
Acceptance Rate	93%	91%	92%
Enrolled	152	140	292
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	19%	20%

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

Application Requirements

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

Wilmington 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 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

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

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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

Wilmington College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.47 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (850-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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