Wilson College

Wilson College is moderately difficult to get into. The college admitted 94% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 739 applications received in 2023, 695 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Wilson College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Wilson College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Wilson College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Mean SAT Score	1048
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	28%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	1%
Waitlist	No

Wilson College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wilson College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Wilson College?

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Wilson College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Wilson College Admissions

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Is Wilson College Hard To Get Into?

Wilson College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Wilson College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Wilson College accepted 94% of students, approximately 695 of the 739 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Wilson College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Wilson College

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

For Students Waitlisted to Wilson College

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

What Does Wilson College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling 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're strong.

Admissions Factors at Wilson College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Wilson College 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
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

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

Wilson College Application Requirements

To apply to Wilson College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Wilson College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory program that includes 4 units of English, 4 units of history/civics, 3 units of mathematics, 2 units of same foreign language, and 2 units of natural sciences with lab
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wilson College?

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

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

Wilson 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, 28% of Wilson College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 1% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wilson College?

To be competitive with other Wilson College applicants, you should aim to score between 970 and 1120 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wilson College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1120 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wilson College student is 1048.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wilson College students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wilson College students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

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

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wilson 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 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wilson College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Wilson College

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

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Wilson College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wilson College?

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

Does Wilson College accept transfer credits?

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

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

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

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

Do I have to submit test scores to Wilson College?

❌ No, Wilson College is test optional, so you can choose whether to send your test scores. 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 Wilson College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Wilson College is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wilson College?

❌ Wilson College does not offer early decision.

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