Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa · Private
Wartburg College admitted 99% of 2,543 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 978–1235 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 67% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Wartburg College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wartburg 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 $64,502 a year. After grants, students paid $23,321 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wartburg College’s acceptance rate?
Wartburg College admitted 99% of applicants: 2,528 of 2,543 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Wartburg College’s application deadline?
Wartburg College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Wartburg College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 978 to 1235, with a median around 1045. A score at or above 1045 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wartburg College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Wartburg College have supplemental essays?
No. Wartburg College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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