The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 59.5% |
| Applicants | 5,473 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1250–1420 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 27–32 |
| Avg GPA | 3.74 |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $25,766 |
| Grad rate | 74% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,629 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 1/15/2027 11/1/2026 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-02-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | $0 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- People are at the heart of what makes Wooster’s community a special place to live and learn. Please share something about yourself that is important for us to consider as we learn more about you through this application (there are no right or wrong answers here).
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).