Wilmington College: what international applicants need

What are Wilmington College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Wilmington College admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Wilmington College's acceptance rate?

92.4% for students who started in fall 2024: Wilmington College admitted 1,458 of its 1,578 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Wilmington College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Wilmington College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Wilmington College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 400–610 in Math and 450–610 in Reading and Writing (4% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 16–23.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Wilmington College's application fee for international students?

Wilmington College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Wilmington College accept?

Wilmington College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Wilmington College require?

Wilmington College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Wilmington College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Wilmington College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Wilmington College have?

20 of Wilmington College's 1,006 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Wilmington College cost for international students?

Wilmington College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $32,082, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $11,923. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $53,405 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source