Wilson College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 92% acceptance rate, Wilson is likely within reach if your grades are near its 3.4 average, so your strategy should be to confirm fit and avoid weak spots. If you submit scores, aim near the top of the 960-1060 SAT range so testing adds strength rather than staying neutral.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Wilson College facts and stats
Wilson College enrolls 1,379 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Wilson has a freshman retention rate of 74%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 48%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Chambersburg, PA
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Key Wilson College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 30
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Wilson, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes, with December typically still arriving in time for the May 1 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Wilson is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $27,100. About 78% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $8,290. Submit the FAFSA by the March 30 priority deadline.
Wilson’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $39,396 before aid. About 78% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $23,892, which can substantially reduce the amount families pay. The average merit award is $8,290. Students graduate with an average debt of $26,376.
Student life at Wilson College
46% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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