More selective than 9% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wingate 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.
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Wingate 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, Wingate University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 610 |
| SAT math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wingate University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 510–610 | 500–600 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 490–640 | 500–630 | 18–24 | 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 Wingate University compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Wingate University has the 51st-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Campbell University | 87% | 61% | $24,516 |
| 48 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 89% | 56% | $10,965 |
| 49 | East Carolina University | 89% | 63% | $15,739 |
| 50 | Appalachian State University | 90% | 75% | $16,836 |
| 51 | Wingate University | 91% | 46% | $20,748 |
| 52 | University of North Carolina Asheville | 92% | 54% | $12,250 |
| 53 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 93% | 44% | $10,260 |
| 54 | Barton College | 94% | 46% | $23,626 |
| 55 | William Peace University | 94% | 45% | $21,649 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Wingate University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wingate University admissions questions
What is the Wingate University acceptance rate?
Wingate University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,027 of 21,210 applicants were admitted.
Does Wingate University require the SAT or ACT?
Wingate University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wingate University?
The middle 50% of Wingate University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1210 on the SAT and 18–25 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 Wingate University?
4% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (708 of 18,027).
Is Wingate University getting harder to get into?
Wingate University accepted 91% 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 Wingate University overview