More selective than 64% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 24% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wartburg College 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.
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Wartburg College 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, Wartburg College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 620 |
| SAT math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wartburg College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 470–620 | 460–580 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | 490–605 | 488–630 | 19–27 | 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 Wartburg College compared with other Iowa colleges?
Wartburg College has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dordt University | 68% | 70% | $25,807 |
| 8 | Morningside University | 71% | 50% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Luther College | 72% | 71% | $23,097 |
| 10 | Clarke University | 72% | 56% | $24,479 |
| 11 | Wartburg College | 76% | 64% | $32,908 |
| 12 | Saint Ambrose University | 77% | 61% | $24,691 |
| 13 | Buena Vista University | 78% | 62% | $18,846 |
| 14 | Cornell College | 80% | 62% | $23,634 |
| 15 | St Luke's College | 80% | 100% | $19,820 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at Wartburg College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wartburg College admissions questions
What is the Wartburg College acceptance rate?
Wartburg College accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,528 of 2,543 applicants were admitted.
Does Wartburg College require the SAT or ACT?
Wartburg College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wartburg College?
The middle 50% of Wartburg College enrolled first-year students scored 930–1200 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. 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 Wartburg College?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (424 of 2,528).
Is Wartburg College getting harder to get into?
Wartburg College accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% 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 Wartburg College overview