More selective than 75% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 24% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The College of Wooster over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The College of Wooster SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The College of Wooster is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 740 |
| SAT math | 590 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1220 | 1460 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The College of Wooster admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 630–740 | 590–720 | 27–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 54% | 640–730 | 610–720 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The College of Wooster compared with other Ohio colleges?
The College of Wooster has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ohio Wesleyan University | 56% | 59% | $20,897 |
| 13 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | 58% | 75% | $23,589 |
| 14 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 59% | 56% | $18,378 |
| 15 | Mount St. Joseph University | 59% | 56% | $16,530 |
| 16 | The College of Wooster | 60% | 74% | $23,458 |
| 17 | University of Akron Main Campus | 60% | 52% | $13,946 |
| 18 | Ohio State University | 61% | 88% | $17,339 |
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | 58% | $29,208 |
| 20 | Cedarville University | 65% | 73% | $24,468 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at The College of Wooster
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The College of Wooster admissions questions
What is the The College of Wooster acceptance rate?
The College of Wooster accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,819 of 7,031 applicants were admitted.
Does The College of Wooster require the SAT or ACT?
The College of Wooster considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Wooster?
The middle 50% of The College of Wooster enrolled first-year students scored 1220–1460 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at The College of Wooster?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (452 of 3,819).
Is The College of Wooster getting harder to get into?
The College of Wooster accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 54% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The College of Wooster overview