William Woods University

It is moderately difficult to get into William Woods University. Around 75% of applicants get into William Woods University each year. Out of 892 applications received in 2023, 668 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to William Woods University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 12/1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

William Woods University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of William Woods University's admissions stats.

William Woods University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	11%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	93%
Waitlist	No

William Woods University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for William Woods University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	12 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to William Woods University?

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William Woods University does not offer early decision or early action.

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

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Transferring to William Woods University

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

For Students Waitlisted to William Woods University

William Woods University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into William Woods University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines 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 choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at William Woods University

Wondering what factors are considered by William Woods University 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
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with William Woods University for more information on admission factors.

William Woods University Application Requirements

Double check with William Woods University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into William Woods University?

Students admitted to William Woods University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 27% submitted a class rank. At William Woods University 10% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 37% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At William Woods University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
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 William Woods University 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

William Woods University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 11% of William Woods University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 93% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at William Woods University, 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 William Woods University'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 William Woods University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to William Woods University

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

Transfer students can enroll in William Woods University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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William Woods University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to William Woods University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to William Woods University.

Does William Woods University accept transfer credits?

✅ William Woods University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. William Woods University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does William Woods University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ William Woods University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to William Woods University?

❌ No, William Woods University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is William Woods University's acceptance rate?

✅ William Woods University has an acceptance rate of 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at William Woods University?

❌ William Woods University does not offer early decision.

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