Wooster, OH · Private · 1,730 students

What are The College of Wooster’s admission requirements?

The College of Wooster admits 59.5% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

The College of Wooster campus
59.5%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 15, 2027
  • Early ActionDecember 10, 2026
  • Regular DecisionFebruary 15, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
59.5%
SAT middle 50%
1220–1460median 1325
ACT middle 50%
27–33median 29
Testing
Optional31% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at The College of Wooster?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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Reported by the college

What does The College of Wooster weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations
  • Considered

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Work experience
  • Not considered

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether The College of Wooster considers each part, not how heavily.

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