WC SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 980–1180 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1080, reflecting the midpoint of admitted students at Westminster College New Wilmington
• Percentile: 75th percentile score is around 1180, meaning top applicants often score at or above this threshold

Key Points:

• SAT/ACT scores are optional at Westminster College New Wilmington (WC), as the college has adopted a test-optional policy for most applicants.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated holistically alongside other application components, with no strict minimum threshold.
• WC does practice superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered to demonstrate academic strength, especially for test-optional applicants.
• For competitive applications, prospective students should aim for an SAT score of 1100 or higher to align with or exceed the average at Westminster College New Wilmington.