Wagner College Admission
Acceptance Rate
88.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.11%
Freshmen Enrollment
454
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,566 students have applied and 2,258 students have allowed to admit to Wagner College (Acceptance rate: 88.00%). Wagner's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.11 % where 454 students have finally enrolled out of 2,258 admitted students.
Wagner acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Metropolitan College of New York and Keuka College, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.53%).
Wagner enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.26%).
How to Apply to Wagner College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wagner. Wagner offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.wagner.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.wagner.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.wagner.edu/financial_aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://wagner.edu/financial-aid/forms/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://wagner.edu/financial-aid/veteranswagner-resourcespolicy/ |
| Athletic | https://wagnerathletics.com/news/2022/11/22/athletics-the-complete-student-athlete-nec-matches-record-high-ncaa-graduation-success-rate.aspx |
| Disability Service | wagner.edu/aaa/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wagner and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Wagner College is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wagner College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,187). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wagner College | 1,240 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,187 | 25 |
| 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 New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wagner College, 63 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. 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 | 600 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 620 | 630 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,240 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Wagner College, 27 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Wagner Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wagner College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, 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 | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| 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 |