Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Wabash admits about 6 in 10 applicants (57%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 79% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Indiana applicants were admitted at 72%, applicants from other states at 70%, and international applicants at 29%.
All applicants in the same class: 57%
Of those admitted, 28% from Indiana enrolled, against 11% from other states and 9.3% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
19% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Early decision: 90% admitted
97 of 108 early applicants; 57% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 5
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Dec 1; decisions by Dec 31
Where you stand
How Wabash reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 29% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 41% of first-years sent an SAT and 7% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 39% whose high school reported a rank, 16% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of math and English. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Very important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
28% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 57% of first-year applicants
40 applied · 11 admitted · 4 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required of some
- Interview
- Required of some
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: December 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting January 18.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $250 housing deposit, due August 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Recommended |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 2 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Started requiring recommendations in fall 2023; Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.52
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.03%
- 3.75–3.9926%
- 3.50–3.7425%
- 3.25–3.4928%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.05%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 2.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 26.1% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 24.9% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 27.8% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 13.3% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 5.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
16% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 50% in the top quarter, of the 39% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1238 on the SAT, 68 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
14% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
17% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 41% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
107 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Wabash College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)