# Wagner College

Staten Island, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wagner-college

Wagner College is a private nonprofit college in Staten Island, NY with 1,651 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1243 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,038 per year ($24,171 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,179 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 88% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,328 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,943 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 600–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 590–630 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 23–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $66,385 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $30,038 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,171 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,466 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $25,370 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $33,739 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $33,369 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,651 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 62% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $84,179 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 (FY2024) |

## What Wagner College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Wagner College's acceptance rate?**

Wagner College admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Wagner College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1243.

**What ACT score do you need for Wagner College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.

**Is Wagner College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Wagner College?**

In Fall 2023, 2,328 students applied to Wagner College and 1,943 were admitted; 398 enrolled.

**Does Wagner College consider legacy status?**

No. Wagner College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Wagner College require an essay?**

Wagner College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Wagner College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $66,385 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,038.

**What is Wagner College's graduation rate?**

62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 197197. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology