Wagner College
Staten Island, New York · Private
Wagner College admitted 84% of 2,328 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1150–1320 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Wagner College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $60, and Wagner College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Wagner College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wagner College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $71,574 a year. After grants, students paid $28,109 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Wagner College’s acceptance rate?
Wagner College admitted 84% of applicants: 1,943 of 2,328 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Wagner College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Wagner College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1150 to 1320, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wagner College’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and Wagner College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Wagner College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Wagner College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.
Does Wagner College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Wagner College asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words. two more apply only if they fit you). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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