Wartburg College

Wartburg College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 83% of applicants get into Wartburg College each year. Out of 4,024 applications received in 2023, 3,330 students were offered admission.

Check in with Wartburg College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who submit their applications to Wartburg College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.

Wartburg College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Wartburg College's admissions stats.

Wartburg College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20%
Mean SAT Score	1078
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	49%
Waitlist	Yes

Wartburg College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wartburg College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Wartburg College?

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Wartburg College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Wartburg College directly for more information about early applications.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Wartburg College Admissions

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Transferring to Wartburg College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Wartburg College

Wartburg College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Wartburg College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Wartburg College

What does Wartburg 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Interview	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Wartburg College for more information on admission factors.

Wartburg College Application Requirements

To apply to Wartburg College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Wartburg 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	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	secondary school report
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wartburg College?

Students admitted to Wartburg College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At Wartburg College 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Wartburg College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	6.05%
3.75 and 3.99	25.69%
3.50 and 3.74	20.65%
3.25 and 3.49	23.93%
3.00 and 3.24	11.59%
2.50 and 2.9	9.82%
2.00 and 2.49	2.02%

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 Wartburg 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.

Standardized Test Scores

Wartburg College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Wartburg College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 49% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wartburg College?

To be competitive with other Wartburg College applicants, you should aim to earn between 960 and 1205 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wartburg College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1205 and 25% of scored lower than 960, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wartburg College student is 1078.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wartburg College students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 463 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wartburg College students scored 598 or higher, and 75% scored a 463 or higher.

To be most competitive at Wartburg College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wartburg College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wartburg College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Wartburg College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Wartburg College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Wartburg College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Wartburg College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wartburg College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wartburg College.

Does Wartburg College accept transfer credits?

✅ Wartburg College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Wartburg College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Wartburg College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Wartburg College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Wartburg College?

❌ No, Wartburg College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Wartburg College's acceptance rate?

✅ Wartburg College's acceptance rate is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wartburg College?

🟨 Wartburg College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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