Wilberforce University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
45.12%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.62%
Freshmen Enrollment
363
SAT Scores
910
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,100 students have applied and 1,850 students have allowed to admit to Wilberforce University (Acceptance rate: 45.12%). Wilberforce's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.62 % where 363 students have finally enrolled out of 1,850 admitted students.
Wilberforce acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bluffton University and Central State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.58%).
Wilberforce enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 20.41%).
How to Apply to Wilberforce University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wilberforce. Wilberforce 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.wilberforce.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.wilberforce.edu/application-for-admission/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wilberforce.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/wilberforce |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wilberforce.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Athletic | www.wilberforce.edu/about-wilberforce/#link_tab-1473021204848-3-10 |
| Disability Service | www.wilberforce.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CASSS-Disabilities-Statement-2018-Policy-and-Process.pdf |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University is 910 and the average ACT score is 16. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wilberforce University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,138). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce University | 910 | 16 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,138 | 21 |
| 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 Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wilberforce University, 15 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 910 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. 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 | 430 | 450 | 470 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 460 | 470 |
| Total | 840 | 910 | 940 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wilberforce University, 32 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 16 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| English | 11 | 15 | 18 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 18 |
Wilberforce Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wilberforce University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |