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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.

55
%
Acceptance rate
3.61
Average High School GPA
1326
SAT Midpoint
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The College of Wooster?

55%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wooster accepted 55% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 7,031 people applied and 3,819 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2006 / 3369 (60%)
Men
1813 / 3662 (50%)

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:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% 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
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The College of Wooster?

3.61
Average High School GPA
1326
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The College of Wooster as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.61. 35% of freshmen who attended Wooster were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 60% 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
4.00
31%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
1%

Wooster is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

24%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
Math Mean
676
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
640
Verbal Mean
650
75th Percentile
730
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1280
Composite Mean
1326
75th Percentile
1430

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

February 15
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

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 57%, compared to 55% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend The College of Wooster, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
November 15
Notification Date
57%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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