# Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wilson-college

Wilson College is a private nonprofit college in Chambersburg, PA with 865 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1000 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,699 per year ($10,248 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,795 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 92% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,068 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 961 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–610 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 450–570 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $39,715 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,699 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,248 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,921 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,725 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $20,588 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,254 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 865 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 55% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,795 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 (FY2024) |

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

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

## FAQ

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

Wilson College admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1000.

**Is Wilson College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

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

In Fall 2023, 1,068 students applied to Wilson College and 961 were admitted; 194 enrolled.

**Does Wilson College consider legacy status?**

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

**Does Wilson College require an essay?**

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

**How much does Wilson College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $39,715 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,699.

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

55% 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 217013. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology