More selective than 10% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 71% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wilmington 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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Wilmington 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, Wilmington College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 610 |
| SAT math | 400 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 850 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wilmington College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 450–610 | 400–610 | 16–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 430–540 | 430–510 | 17–23 | 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 Wilmington College compared with other Ohio colleges?
Wilmington College has the 56th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Xavier University | 86% | 69% | $32,997 |
| 53 | Antioch College | 89% | 41% | $14,834 |
| 54 | Cleveland State University | 91% | 51% | $14,764 |
| 55 | University of Toledo | 92% | 57% | $17,249 |
| 56 | Wilmington College | 92% | 47% | $24,153 |
| 57 | Mercy College of Ohio | 93% | 56% | $17,989 |
| 58 | Hiram College | 94% | 55% | $21,058 |
| 59 | Ohio Dominican University | 94% | 41% | $20,079 |
| 60 | Herzing University-Akron | 95% | 19% | $18,934 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Wilmington College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wilmington College admissions questions
What is the Wilmington College acceptance rate?
Wilmington College accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,588 of 1,877 applicants were admitted.
Does Wilmington College require the SAT or ACT?
Wilmington College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 71% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wilmington College?
The middle 50% of Wilmington College enrolled first-year students scored 850–1220 on the SAT and 16–23 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 Wilmington College?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (262 of 1,588).
Is Wilmington College getting harder to get into?
Wilmington College accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% 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 Wilmington College overview