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The College of Wooster SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1250 to 1420

ACT Range27 to 33

Average GPA3.74

Acceptance Rate59.5%

Test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant at Wooster. About a quarter of enrolled students submit SAT scores, so aiming for a 1420+ SAT, or a 33+ ACT, can strengthen your application in a moderately selective pool alongside a GPA near 3.74.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

The College of Wooster facts and stats

Quick Facts

The College of Wooster is a small-town institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,738. Wooster has an 82% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 74% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Wooster, OH

Undergrad Enrollment1,738

Freshman Retention82%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate74%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Wooster?

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Key The College of Wooster application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 15

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

February 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Wooster is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Wooster is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $62,160. About 71% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $39,386. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$62,160

Room and Board$14,490

Average Merit Award$39,386

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid71%

Average Aid Package$59,425

Average Debt at Grad$31,730

At The College of Wooster, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $76,650 per year. Aid is common: 71% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $59,425. Merit aid is a major part of the picture, with an average merit award of $39,386 and scholarships such as the Dean’s Scholarship ranging from $25,000 to $43,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $31,730.