Wofford College Admission
Acceptance Rate
58.59%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.81%
Freshmen Enrollment
507
SAT Scores
1,281
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,425 students have applied and 2,663 students have allowed to admit to Wofford College (Acceptance rate: 60.18%). Wofford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.04 % where 507 students have finally enrolled out of 2,663 admitted students.
Wofford acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Erskine College and Furman University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.57%).
Wofford enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 30.50%).
How to Apply to Wofford College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wofford.
| Admission | www.wofford.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wofford.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | wofford.studentaidcalculator.com/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.wofford.edu/student-experiences/wellness-center/accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wofford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Wofford College is 1,281 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wofford College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,350). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wofford College | 1,281 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,350 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,074 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wofford College, 152 students submitted SAT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,281 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 652 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 632 | 673 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,284 | 1,353 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wofford College, 124 students submitted ACT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 26 | 29 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Wofford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wofford College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |