More selective than 65% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Texas Wesleyan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Texas Wesleyan University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Texas Wesleyan University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 520 |
| SAT math | 520 | 580 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1100 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Texas Wesleyan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | 500–520 | 520–580 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | 490–580 | 480–570 | 16–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Texas Wesleyan University compared with other Texas colleges?
Texas Wesleyan University has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | 64% | 30% | $12,997 |
| 22 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 65% | 76% | $18,267 |
| 23 | Abilene Christian University | 66% | 59% | $26,182 |
| 24 | Howard Payne University | 67% | 28% | $23,627 |
| 25 | Texas Wesleyan University | 69% | 32% | $24,066 |
| 26 | University of North Texas | 72% | 61% | $15,649 |
| 27 | Texas Tech University | 73% | 69% | $19,070 |
| 28 | Lubbock Christian University | 73% | 51% | $24,456 |
| 29 | University of Houston | 74% | 65% | $14,276 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Texas Wesleyan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Texas Wesleyan University admissions questions
What is the Texas Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
Texas Wesleyan University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,948 of 4,725 applicants were admitted.
Does Texas Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT?
Texas Wesleyan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Wesleyan University?
The middle 50% of Texas Wesleyan University enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1100 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Texas Wesleyan University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (493 of 2,948).
Is Texas Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Texas Wesleyan University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Texas Wesleyan University overview