Wilson College Acceptance Rate
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,068
- Admitted
- 961
- Yield
- 20.2%
- 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, Wilson College's acceptance rate has risen from 31.3% in 2014–15 to 90% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 748 to 1,068 (+43%) over that period.
Its 90% rate makes Wilson College more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 32%.
Wilson College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 20.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 748 | 234 | 31.3% | 108 |
| 2015–16 | 1,112 | 503 | 45.2% | 116 |
| 2016–17 | 1,024 | 591 | 57.7% | 129 |
| 2017–18 | 1,203 | 707 | 58.8% | 165 |
| 2018–19 | 824 | 757 | 91.9% | 189 |
| 2019–20 | 806 | 748 | 92.8% | 199 |
| 2020–21 | 808 | 745 | 92.2% | 116 |
| 2021–22 | 673 | 625 | 92.9% | 136 |
| 2022–23 | 739 | 695 | 94% | 136 |
| 2023–24 | 1,068 | 961 | 90% | 194 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 806 | 720 | 89.3% |
| Men | 262 | 241 | 92% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–570 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 460–540 |
How Wilson 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 Wilson College's acceptance rate?
Wilson College's acceptance rate is 90% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (961 admitted of 1,068 applicants).
Is Wilson College test optional?
Wilson College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wilson College?
Wilson College received 1,068 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 961.
What SAT score do you need for Wilson College?
Admitted students at Wilson College typically scored 480–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wilson College getting harder to get into?
Wilson College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 31.3% in 2014–15 to 90% 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.wilson.edu/.