Wingate University Acceptance Rate
Wingate, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 21,210
- Admitted
- 18,027
- Yield
- 3.9%
- 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, Wingate University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.1% in 2014–15 to 85% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,601 to 21,210 (+221%) over that period.
Its 85% rate makes Wingate University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.4% for women vs 81.8% for men, a 5.6-point gap). Wingate University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 3.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,601 | 4,955 | 75.1% | 584 |
| 2015–16 | 8,018 | 5,597 | 69.8% | 664 |
| 2016–17 | 7,581 | 5,273 | 69.6% | 625 |
| 2017–18 | 15,198 | 14,170 | 93.2% | 1,073 |
| 2018–19 | 15,006 | 12,723 | 84.8% | 933 |
| 2019–20 | 15,988 | 14,188 | 88.7% | 943 |
| 2020–21 | 16,841 | 12,339 | 73.3% | 825 |
| 2021–22 | 17,662 | 14,929 | 84.5% | 777 |
| 2022–23 | 20,292 | 17,482 | 86.2% | 828 |
| 2023–24 | 21,210 | 18,027 | 85% | 708 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,426 | 10,855 | 87.4% |
| Men | 8,497 | 6,951 | 81.8% |
| Unknown | 287 | 221 | 77% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–640 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 500–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 12% |
How Wingate University 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 Wingate University's acceptance rate?
Wingate University's acceptance rate is 85% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,027 admitted of 21,210 applicants).
Is Wingate University test optional?
Wingate University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wingate University?
Wingate University received 21,210 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,027.
What SAT score do you need for Wingate University?
Admitted students at Wingate University typically scored 490–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wingate University getting harder to get into?
Wingate University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.1% in 2014–15 to 85% 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.wingate.edu/.