It is moderately difficult to get into Wabash College. Around 61% of applicants get into Wabash College each year. Out of 1,914 applications received in 2023, 1,177 students were offered admission.
If you are planning on applying to Wabash College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who apply to Wabash College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than January 18.
The following is an overiew of some of Wabash College's admissions stats.
Wabash College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.6 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 32.6% |
Mean SAT Score | 1226 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 51.9% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 13.2% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Wabash College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | Yes | November 15 | December 5 |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | Yes | December 1 | December 31 |
Wabash College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 5.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Wabash College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 31.
The early decision acceptance rate at Wabash College is 85%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 61%.
Wabash College accepts roughly 77% of early action applicants and 61% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Wabash College admitted 58 of the 68 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Wabash College admitted 138 of the 18 who applied early action.
Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.
➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
Wabash College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.
What does Wabash College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
---|---|
Class Rank | Very Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Interview | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Make sure to check with Wabash College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Wabash College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Wabash College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | √ | – |
Interview | – | – | √ | – |
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Wabash College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.
Out of all students that were admitted, 53.5% submitted a class rank. At Wabash College 32.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 63.8% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.
At Wabash College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 3% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 25.6% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 30.8% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 25.6% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 9.8% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 5.1% |
2.00 and 2.49 | – |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Wabash College directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Wabash College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 51.9% of Wabash College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 13.2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Wabash College applicants, you should strive to score between 1140 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wabash College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1140, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wabash College student is 1226.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wabash College students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wabash College students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.
To be most competitive at Wabash College, you should strive to earn between 22.25 and 29.75 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 29.75 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wabash College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29.75, and three out of four students scored lower than 29.75 on the ACT.
A 22.25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wabash College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.25.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Wabash College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Wabash College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Wabash College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wabash College.
Does Wabash College accept transfer credits?
✅ Wabash College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Wabash College accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Wabash College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Wabash College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Wabash College?
❌ No, Wabash College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Wabash College's acceptance rate?
✅ Wabash College has an acceptance rate of 61%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wabash College?
✅ Wabash College's early decision acceptance rate was 85% in 2021.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Wabash College?
✅ The early action acceptance rate at Wabash College was 77% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Wabash College? Wabash College is a somewhat selective institution. The Wabash College acceptance rate is 61%. This means that the institution accepts 61 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wabash College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wabash College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1320 and Above
1140 to 1320
1140 and Less
The median SAT score for Wabash College students is 1226. Applicants with SAT scores of 1320 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Wabash College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1320 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Wabash College.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Wabash College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.55. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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