Wofford College Acceptance Rate
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,183
- Admitted
- 2,451
- Yield
- 20.8%
- 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, Wofford College's acceptance rate has fallen from 77.4% in 2014–15 to 58.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,556 to 4,183 (+64%) over that period.
Its 58.6% rate makes Wofford College more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (64.5% for women vs 51.7% for men, a 12.8-point gap). Wofford College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 20.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,556 | 1,978 | 77.4% | 487 |
| 2015–16 | 2,792 | 2,005 | 71.8% | 442 |
| 2016–17 | 2,937 | 2,059 | 70.1% | 440 |
| 2017–18 | 3,101 | 2,142 | 69.1% | 452 |
| 2018–19 | 3,520 | 2,238 | 63.6% | 465 |
| 2019–20 | 3,786 | 2,265 | 59.8% | 474 |
| 2020–21 | 4,102 | 2,174 | 53% | 496 |
| 2021–22 | 4,351 | 2,282 | 52.4% | 459 |
| 2022–23 | 4,425 | 2,663 | 60.2% | 507 |
| 2023–24 | 4,183 | 2,451 | 58.6% | 510 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,255 | 1,455 | 64.5% |
| Men | 1,928 | 996 | 51.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–680 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 590–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 21% |
How Wofford 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 Wofford College's acceptance rate?
Wofford College's acceptance rate is 58.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,451 admitted of 4,183 applicants).
Is Wofford College test optional?
Wofford College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wofford College?
Wofford College received 4,183 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,451.
What SAT score do you need for Wofford College?
Admitted students at Wofford College typically scored 610–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wofford College getting harder to get into?
Wofford College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.4% in 2014–15 to 58.6% 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.wofford.edu/.