Wilson College Admission Requirements

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  • Chambersburg, PA
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Wilson College Admission Overview

Wilson College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wilson College admitted 92.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 930-1180. Wilson 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

Wilson College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Wilson College

Acceptance Rate

The Wilson College acceptance rate is 92.1%. Last year, 852 of 925 applicants were admitted. That is the 91st lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Wilson 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.

Wilson College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Wilson College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.45

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wilson College typically have around a 3.45 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. Wilson College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #53 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Wilson College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 480
  • Math 450
  • Composite 930
SAT 25th percentile scores for Wilson College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1180
SAT 75th percentile scores for Wilson College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wilson College typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 930–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Wilson College ranks #95 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1180

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SAT policy

Wilson 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 1060 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 Wilson College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1180+ Above 75th >96%
1060 to 1180 Avg + 92%-96%
930 to 1060 Avg - 86%-92%
Below 930 Below mid-50 <86%

What do these figures mean?

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

Wilson College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Wilson College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Wilson College

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

53% of Wilson College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 20% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wilson College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19.6%
Top 25% of class 53.2%
Top 50% of class 77%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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.

Open the Wilson College chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Wilson College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 680 245 925
Accepted 632 220 852
Acceptance Rate 93% 90% 92%
Enrolled 153 30 183
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 14% 21%

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

Application Requirements

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

Wilson 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 required for admission, but considered 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 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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

Wilson College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (930-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217013.

GPA calculator: Wilson College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026