Wilberforce, OH
Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 39% to 53% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,544 | 1,384 | 135 | 39% |
| 2020 | 2,688 | 1,655 | 117 | 62% |
| 2021 | 2,531 | 982 | 150 | 39% |
| 2022 | 4,100 | 1,850 | 181 | 45% |
| 2023 | 12,661 | 6,676 | 204 | 53% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,052 of 7,757 women and 2,624 of 4,904 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Wilberforce University has an acceptance rate of 53% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,676 of 12,661 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
12,661 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 204 enrolled.
No. Wilberforce University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 39% to 53% — it has become less selective.