WWU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

William Woods University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is WWU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on William Woods University (WWU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. WWU's acceptance rate is 70.96% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,567 students applied and 1,112 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into WWU.

To apply to WWU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

WWU's acceptance rate is the 9th lowest among 49 Missouri colleges with competitive admission.
WWU's yield rate is 23.56%, which is marginally lower by 0.11 percentage points (approximately 0.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to WWU at Missouri colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, WWU's acceptance rate is 70.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.56%. 711 men and 833 women applied to WWU and 468 men and 631 women students were accepted.

Among them, 127 men and 135 women were enrolled in WWU. You can explore the WWU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,567	711	833	0	0
Admitted	1,112	468	631	0	0
Enrolled	262	127	135	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.96%	65.82%	75.75%	-	-
Yield	23.56%	27.14%	21.39%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

William Woods University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 262 first-year students enrolled in WWU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.24% and part-time students is 0.76%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.47% and women students is 51.53%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WWU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WWU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	262	127	135
Full-time	260	126	134
Part-time	2	1	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at WWU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply William Woods University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to WWU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.williamwoods.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.williamwoods.edu/how-to-apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the WWU?

WWU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 70.96%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to WWU?

WWU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. SAT and ACT score requirements for WWU are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.

Does WWU require essays or personal statements?

WWU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for WWU admission?

WWU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

WWU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, WWU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, WWU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for WWU?

The institutional SAT code for WWU is 6944.