Wilmington College

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Wilmington College can be found in Wilmington, OH, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around a thousand students enrolled per year at Wilmington College.

Many of the students admitted to this school got an SAT score in the range of 930 - 1160, or got accepted with an ACT composite score between 18 - 23. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Wilmington College average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.89 - 3.18. Roughly 80% of all students which applied were admitted at Wilmington College, and from those that were granted acceptance about 26% continued on to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at .wilmington.edu.

Overall Wilmington College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

78.2%

The overall acceptance rate for Wilmington College was reported as 78.2% in Fall 2020 with over 1,650 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 18 - 23
  • Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.18

How Hard Is It to Get into Wilmington College?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Wilmington College, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Wilmington College has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 86.6%
  • 2017-2018: 84.2%
  • 2018-2019: 84.6%
  • 2019-2020: 78.2%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 76.5%

How Does Wilmington College Compare?

78.2%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Wilmington College is thirty-eight percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Wilberforce University41.4%
Central State University56.8%
Cedarville University78.8%
Kettering College22.2%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,65046.8%53.2%
Admitted1,29046.9%53.1%
Enrolled34145.7%54.3%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Wilmington College (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading450 - 580
Math480 - 580
Total Score930 - 1160
ACT®Score Range
English16 - 23
Math17 - 24
Composite Score18 - 23
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