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Wartburg College

Wartburg College
P.O. Box 1003
Waverly, IA 50677-0903

Official telephone: (319) 352-8200
Fax number: (319) 352-8579
Website: https://www.wartburg.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 319 352-8264
800 772-2085 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.48
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 96%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 63%
Average SAT I: 538 verbal, 543 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 960 - 1205
Average ACT: 22 English, 22 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 8%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 49%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,024
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,330
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 28%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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