Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Private
Wofford College admitted 59% of 4,183 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1350 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 81% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Wofford College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Wofford College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wofford 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 $72,858 a year. After grants, students paid $31,061 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wofford College’s acceptance rate?
Wofford College admitted 59% of applicants: 2,451 of 4,183 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Wofford College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Wofford College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1200 to 1350, with a median around 1281. A score at or above 1281 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wofford College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Wofford College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Wofford College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Wofford College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Wofford College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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