Private not-for-profit

Small

Southern Conference

Wofford College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1210 to 1340

ACT Range27 to 31

Average GPA3.64

Acceptance Rate51.9%

Wofford’s test-optional policy gives you flexibility, but with a 52% admit rate and admitted students clustering around a 1210-1340 SAT, a strong score can still sharpen your edge. If you submit, aim for the top of that range, around 1340 SAT or higher, with 31 ACT as a comparable target.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Wofford College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Wofford College enrolls 1,817 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Wofford has a 91% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and an 83% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Spartanburg, SC

Undergrad Enrollment1,817

Freshman Retention91%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate83%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Wofford?

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Key Wofford College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Wofford, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test date whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Wofford is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $54,080, and 53% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $28,527. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$54,080

Room and Board$16,220

Average Merit Award$28,527

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid53%

Average Aid Package$53,094

Average Debt at GradN/A

Wofford’s listed cost of attendance is about $70,300, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid can substantially reduce that price, with 53% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $53,094. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $28,527 for students who receive them.