Woodbury University Admissions 2024: Process, Requirements & Deadlines

University ranking

• The institution is ranked at 44 in the U.S. News Regional Universities West ranking for 2022. 
• It is also ranked at 251-300 in the QS World University rankings for 2020 (US UNI). 

Acceptance Rate

The fall 2021 acceptance rate of the Woodbury University is 63%. Students getting admission into the Woodbury University have average ACT scores between 17 and 127, and average SAT scores between 940 and 1220. 

Admission eligibility criteria 

• The applicants need to score at least a 2.5 GPA, on a scale of 4.0 (unweighted), holding a high school degree from a recognized institution. 
• Candidates applying from non-English speaking countries need to appear for the English Proficiency Test, with a TOEFL score of 61/120 and an IELTS score of 6/9. 
• ACT or SAT scores are not mandatory for freshman applicants, but they may submit these scores to the university to strengthen their applications. 

Documents required 

• The applicants need to submit a non-refundable application fee of $85 to the university. 
• For freshman application, high school transcripts are required and this must include the 11th grade. This is applicable to everyone who has not yet graduated during the time of application. 
• Proof of English Proficiency Tests must be submitted by the applicants and this may include either of the TOEFL (61), IELTS (6.0), and Duolingo (90). 
• The freshman candidates may submit their college entrance scores i.e., ACT or SAT, to strengthen their applications, however, it is not mandatory.  
• The freshman candidate may even submit a letter of recommendation to the university, but this is optional. 
• The applicants may as well submit a personal essay to the university, but this is optional. 
• A portfolio must be submitted by the applicants, and this is highly recommended for Animation applicants and especially for Graphic Design Majors. 
• The applicants must submit a copy of their passport. 
• The applicants must submit a proof of financial soundness.  

Tests required 

• ACT (American College Testing) or SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): optional
• GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
• MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) for medical applications 
• LSAT (Law School Admission Test) for law applicants. 

Popular courses 

• Building and architectural sciences 
• Business management and administration 
• Film and photographic art
• Video production and cinematography 
• Interior architecture 
• Accounting 
• Medical 
• Law 

How the university evaluates applicants 

The applicants are evaluated on the basis of their high-school academic performance. Therefore, the candidates must be able to score the average GPA as required by the university. 

Tips for applying to the University 

• For early admission, the candidates must meet the GPA requirements. 
• They must have all the documents ready to avoid delays. 

Application deadline 

The application deadline of Woodbury University is rolling.