Wagner College Acceptance Rate
Staten Island, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,328
- Admitted
- 1,943
- Yield
- 20.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wagner College's acceptance rate has risen from 72.2% in 2014–15 to 83.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,764 to 2,328 (-16%) over that period.
Its 83.5% rate makes Wagner College more selective than about 35% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85% for women vs 81.3% for men, a 3.7-point gap). Wagner College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,764 | 1,995 | 72.2% | 442 |
| 2015–16 | 2,803 | 1,920 | 68.5% | 421 |
| 2016–17 | 2,790 | 2,035 | 72.9% | 442 |
| 2017–18 | 2,834 | 1,975 | 69.7% | 433 |
| 2018–19 | 2,898 | 2,023 | 69.8% | 418 |
| 2019–20 | 2,809 | 1,987 | 70.7% | 412 |
| 2020–21 | 2,604 | 1,834 | 70.4% | 374 |
| 2021–22 | 2,786 | 2,277 | 81.7% | 357 |
| 2022–23 | 2,645 | 1,813 | 68.5% | 407 |
| 2023–24 | 2,328 | 1,943 | 83.5% | 398 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,389 | 1,180 | 85% |
| Men | 939 | 763 | 81.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–670 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 570–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–27 | 7% |
How Wagner College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wagner College's acceptance rate?
Wagner College's acceptance rate is 83.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,943 admitted of 2,328 applicants).
Is Wagner College test optional?
Wagner College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wagner College?
Wagner College received 2,328 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,943.
What SAT score do you need for Wagner College?
Admitted students at Wagner College typically scored 580–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wagner College getting harder to get into?
Wagner College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.2% in 2014–15 to 83.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wagner.edu/.