Wade College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate and reported 100% retention and graduation rates, Wade College’s data points to access plus follow-through rather than a narrow admissions gate. Since the school is test-optional, use the SAT or ACT as a readiness check and submit scores if they add clear strength to your record.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Wade College facts and stats
Wade College enrolls 252 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Wade College reports a 100% freshman retention rate, compared with the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 100%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Dallas, TX

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Key Wade College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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 Wade College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring gains. Wade College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so use its Regular Decision deadline to choose the latest fall SAT or ACT date whose scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Wade College is a private for-profit institution with tuition and fees of $17,705. Use the financial aid process to see which grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study options may help reduce your out-of-pocket cost.

The full cost of attendance at Wade College includes $17,705 in tuition and fees plus living costs, books, supplies, and personal expenses. What students actually pay will depend on their financial aid offer, including any grants, scholarships, loans, and out-of-pocket contributions, so comparing the official cost of attendance with the final aid package is important.
Student life at Wade College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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