William Woods University

If you are considering submitting an application to The Woods, the regular decision application deadline is December 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

The Woods Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of The Woods's admissions stats.

The Woods 2022	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	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to The Woods?

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The Woods does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on William Woods University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to The Woods?

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

In 2021, The Woods accepted 75% of students, around 668 of the 892 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like The Woods, 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 William Woods University

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

For Students Waitlisted to The Woods

The Woods has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The Woods?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. 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 put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at The Woods

What does The Woods 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

The Woods 2022-2023 Application Requirements

Make sure to check in with The Woods'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 The Woods?

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

Out of all students that were admitted, 27% submitted a class rank. At The Woods 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 The Woods directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

The Woods looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

What is a Good SAT Score for The Woods?

What is a Good ACT Score for The Woods?

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

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to William Woods University

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

Transfer students can enroll in The Woods during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The Woods Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The Woods?

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

Does The Woods accept transfer credits?

✅ The Woods accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The Woods accepts:

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

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

✅ The Woods accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The Woods?

❌ No, The Woods 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 may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is The Woods's acceptance rate?

✅ The Woods has an acceptance rate of 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The Woods?

❌ The Woods does not offer early decision.

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