Wingate Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Wingate University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Wingate University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Wingate University (Wingate)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Wingate's acceptance rate is 91.13% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 30,339 students applied and 27,647 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Wingate.

To apply to Wingate, 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).

Wingate's acceptance rate places 32nd out of 57 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 22 at Wingate. Wingate's SAT score ranks 20th out of 36 North Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Wingate's yield rate is 2.82%, which is significantly lower by 26.61 percentage points (approximately 90.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Wingate at North Carolina colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Wingate's acceptance rate is 91.13% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 2.82%. 12,608 men and 17,241 women applied to Wingate and 11,346 men and 15,866 women students were accepted.

Among them, 304 men and 476 women were enrolled in Wingate. You can explore the Wingate'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 Wingate
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	30,339	12,608	17,241	0	490
Admitted	27,647	11,346	15,866	0	435
Enrolled	780	304	476	0	0
Acceptance Rate	91.13%	89.99%	92.02%	-	88.78%
Yield	2.82%	2.68%	3.00%	-	0.00%

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

Wingate University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 66 students (8% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 89 students (11% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Wingate.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,100, including 550 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 550 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 610 and the 25th percentile is 510. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 600 and the 25th percentile is 500.

The median ACT composite score is 22, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at Wingate. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 20.

How competitive is Wingate's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Wingate University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,177, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Wingate
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,010	1,100	1,210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	510	550	610
SAT Math	500	550	600
ACT Composite	18	22	25
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	16	20	24

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

Wingate University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

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

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

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wingate University.

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

Wingate Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
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 Wingate:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.wingate.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://wingateuniversity.my.site.com/erx_forms__portal_register
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Wingate?

Wingate is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 91.13%.

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

Wingate recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Wingate is 1,100, and the average ACT score is 22. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Wingate require essays or personal statements?

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

Are recommendation letters required for Wingate admission?

Wingate 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?

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

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Wingate 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, Wingate 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 Wingate?

The institutional SAT code for Wingate is 5908.