Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Wofford College is 60.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.04%. 1,995 men and 2,430 women applied to Wofford and 1,111 men and 1,552 women students were accepted.
Among them, 236 men and 271 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Wofford.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,425 | 1,995 | 2,430 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,111 | 1,552 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 507 | 236 | 271 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60.18% | 55.69% | 63.87% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.04% | 21.24% | 17.46% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 152 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 124 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Wofford.
The median SAT score is 1,284 with 652 SAT EBRW and 632 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 680 and the 25th percentile is 610. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 673 and 25th percentile is 590 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 27 at Wofford. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 29.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wofford College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1200 | 1284 | 1353 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 652 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 632 | 673 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 26 | 29 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Wofford. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wofford College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Wofford.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.wofford.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |