The College of Wooster
Admissions
Interested in attending The College of Wooster?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The College of Wooster, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into The College of Wooster?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wooster accepted 60% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 5,466 people applied and 3,258 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The College of Wooster:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at The College of Wooster, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into The College of Wooster by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Wooster considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The College of Wooster?
Grades
Students who recently attended The College of Wooster as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67. 52% of freshmen who attended Wooster were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 73% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to The College of Wooster. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Wooster's Early Decision acceptance rate is 39%, compared to 60% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend The College of Wooster, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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