The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio · Private
The College of Wooster admitted 64% of 4,568 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1245–1440 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 74% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
The College of Wooster’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. The College of Wooster asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The College of Wooster’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 64% (110 of 173), compared with 64% for all applicants.
The College of Wooster offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
179 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, and 22 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How The College of Wooster rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA. 48% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $75,800 a year. After grants, students paid $29,529 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is The College of Wooster’s acceptance rate?
The College of Wooster admitted 64% of applicants: 2,941 of 4,568 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is The College of Wooster’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Wooster?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1245 to 1440, with a median around 1340. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is The College of Wooster’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does The College of Wooster require?
Besides the application and transcript, The College of Wooster asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does The College of Wooster require the CSS Profile?
Yes. The College of Wooster uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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