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Wofford College admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 52%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1198-1343
- ACT (middle 50%): 27-31
Wofford College admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Wofford College
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1343 or an ACT around 31 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Wofford College a stronger bet. Below 1198, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Wofford College a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Wofford College's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Wofford College with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Wofford College?
Wofford College has a 52% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Wofford College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Wofford College scored 1198-1343 on the SAT. Scoring above 1343 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1198 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Wofford College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Wofford College scored 27-31 on the ACT. Above 31 is strong, below 27 is below the typical admit.
Is Wofford College a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Wofford College's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.