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Chances of getting into The College of Wooster

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
61%
Admission Difficulty for The College of Wooster
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Wooster and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Wooster is 61%.  It ranks #16 in Ohio for lowest rate of acceptance. Wooster is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 4,008 out of 6,611 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 20 percent on standardized admission tests. The College of Wooster typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.76. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Wooster application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to The College of Wooster you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.76 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1330 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The College of Wooster. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Wooster SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1220-1430
Applicants Submitting SAT 
22%
SAT Scores for The College of Wooster
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 620
SAT Math 25th 600
SAT Composite 25th 1220
SAT Scores for The College of Wooster
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 720
SAT Math 75th 710
SAT Composite 75th 1430
Average SAT Score 1330

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into The College of Wooster score in the top 22 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1220-1430.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The College of Wooster admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1430 and Above Good >75%
1325 to 1430 Avg + 61%-75%
1220 to 1325 Avg - 45%-61%
1115 to 1220 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 1115 Low <30%
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Wooster ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
30%
ACT Scores for The College of Wooster
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 24
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for The College of Wooster
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wooster?

The College of Wooster is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Wooster regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The College of Wooster admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >75%
29 to 32 Avg + 61%-75%
26 to 29 Avg - 45%-61%
23 to 26 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 23 Low <30%
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Wooster GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.76
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into The College of Wooster?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Wooster. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The College of Wooster was 3.76 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Wooster accepts 61% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted The College of Wooster students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 33.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.3% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.7% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

73.2% of The College of Wooster freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted The College of Wooster students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 42.8%
Top 25% of class 73.2%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

The College of Wooster admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,540 3,071 6,611
Accepted 2,251 1,757 4,008
Acceptance Rate 64% 57% 61%
Enrolled 325 258 583
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 15% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The College of Wooster is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The College of Wooster and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The College of Wooster Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The College of Wooster
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206589 IPEDS survey data for The College of Wooster.

FAQs

Does The College of Wooster prefer SAT or ACT?

22% of students submit their SAT scores to Wooster. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into The College of Wooster?

61% of those who apply are granted admission to Wooster. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for The College of Wooster?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1220 and 1430. 22% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for The College of Wooster?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 32. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.