This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
92.4%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
850
25th Percentile
1,029
Median
1,220
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(-112 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
16
25th Percentile
20
Median
23
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
35%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
39%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
33%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington College Admissions
Wilmington College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 92% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Wilmington College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 850 and 1220. ACT scores range from 16 to 23. Check Wilmington College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Wilmington College is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 92%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Wilmington College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Wilmington College is a reach, consider Wright State University-Main Campus (95% acceptance), Northern Kentucky University (96% acceptance), Bethel University (99% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
