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Your chances of getting into The College of Wooster

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

56.3%
Admission Difficulty for The College of Wooster
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wooster is 56.3%.  Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wooster and can you get accepted?

Wooster is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,080 out of the 7,251 who applied were admitted.

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. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wooster?

56% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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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 1350 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Wooster GPA

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?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Wooster are to have around a 3.76 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Wooster accepts 56% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Wooster is 3.76 on the 4.0 scale. 33% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #10 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Wooster is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

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

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Wooster SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The College of Wooster. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1250-1450

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for The College of Wooster
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 640
Math 25th Percentile 610
Composite 25th Percentile 1250
SAT Scores for The College of Wooster
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 720
Math 75th Percentile 730
Composite 75th Percentile 1450
Average SAT Score 1350

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Wooster is 1350 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1250-1450. Students who get into The College of Wooster score in the top 18 percent of all SAT test takers..  Wooster ranks #6 in the state of Ohio and #131 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1350 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Wooster regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1250 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1250, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1150, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

The College of Wooster is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1350 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1350, you have around a 56% chance of being admitted. A 1450 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 71% chance of getting in.

The College of Wooster admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1450 and Above Good >71%
1350 to 1450 Avg + 56%-71%
1250 to 1350 Avg - 40%-56%
1150 to 1250 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 1150 Low <26%
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Wooster ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

27-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

25%
ACT Scores for The College of Wooster
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 26
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 27
ACT Scores for The College of Wooster
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 30
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Wooster is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 32.  The school ranks #6 in Ohio and #176 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

25 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The College of Wooster.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as The College of Wooster is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Wooster for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 56% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 73% with a 32 ACT score.

The College of Wooster admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >73%
29 to 32 Avg + 56%-73%
27 to 29 Avg - 43%-56%
25 to 27 Reach 31%-43%
Less than 25 Low <31%
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High School Class Rank

73% of The College of Wooster freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top ten percent.

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

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

The College of Wooster admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,560 3,691 7,251
Accepted 2,191 1,889 4,080
Acceptance Rate 62% 51% 56%
Enrolled 278 300 578
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 16% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

84

Applicants have 84 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The College of Wooster
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Wooster is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.76 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1350 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1450 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 29 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024