Wartburg College Acceptance Rate
Waverly, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,543
- Admitted
- 2,528
- Yield
- 16.8%
- 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, Wartburg College's acceptance rate has risen from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 99.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,310 to 2,543 (+10%) over that period.
Its 99.4% rate makes Wartburg College more selective than about 1% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Wartburg College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,310 | 1,821 | 78.8% | 464 |
| 2015–16 | 2,147 | 1,585 | 73.8% | 366 |
| 2016–17 | 4,028 | 2,749 | 68.2% | 445 |
| 2017–18 | 4,342 | 3,339 | 76.9% | 451 |
| 2018–19 | 4,298 | 3,254 | 75.7% | 469 |
| 2019–20 | 4,018 | 3,019 | 75.1% | 398 |
| 2020–21 | 4,795 | 3,439 | 71.7% | 469 |
| 2021–22 | 4,024 | 3,330 | 82.8% | 413 |
| 2022–23 | 2,779 | 2,708 | 97.4% | 351 |
| 2023–24 | 2,543 | 2,528 | 99.4% | 424 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,320 | 1,309 | 99.2% |
| Men | 1,223 | 1,219 | 99.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–605 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 488–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–27 | 24% |
How Wartburg 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 Wartburg College's acceptance rate?
Wartburg College's acceptance rate is 99.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,528 admitted of 2,543 applicants).
Is Wartburg College test optional?
Wartburg College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wartburg College?
Wartburg College received 2,543 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,528.
What SAT score do you need for Wartburg College?
Admitted students at Wartburg College typically scored 490–605 on SAT Reading/Writing and 488–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wartburg College getting harder to get into?
Wartburg College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 99.4% 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: https://www.wartburg.edu/.