Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Wartburg College is 97.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.96%. 1,234 men and 1,544 women applied to Wartburg and 1,194 men and 1,513 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 180 men and 171 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 Wartburg.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,779 | 1,234 | 1,544 | 1 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,708 | 1,194 | 1,513 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 351 | 180 | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97.45% | 96.76% | 97.99% | 100.00% | - |
| Yield | 12.96% | 15.08% | 11.30% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 17 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 138 students (39%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Wartburg.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 560 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Wartburg. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wartburg College are low 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 | 970 | 1060 | 1120 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Wartburg. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wartburg College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| 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 | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Wartburg.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.wartburg.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.wartburg.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |