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The College of Wooster

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Wooster, OH

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The College of Wooster, in Wooster, OH, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,730 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 60% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Mathematics shows the strongest outcomes -- $86,578/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate60%
SAT range1220–1460
ACT range27–33
Undergrads1,730
Yield (admits who enroll)14%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$75,656
4-year grad rate74%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,629

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How The College of Wooster weighs your application

From The College of Wooster's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out74%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$60,884/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$55,456/yr
History
History$48,903/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$86,578/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$60,250/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$79,310/yr
Political Science and Government$64,760/yr
Sociology$56,115/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,890
Typical room charge$6,550
Typical board charge$6,950

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does The College of Wooster look for in applicants?

Per The College of Wooster's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is The College of Wooster's acceptance rate?

The College of Wooster in Wooster, OH admits approximately 60% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for The College of Wooster?

Admitted students at The College of Wooster typically score between 1220–1460 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The College of Wooster?

Admitted students at The College of Wooster typically score between 27–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The College of Wooster cost?

The College of Wooster's total cost of attendance is reported at $75,656 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does The College of Wooster require students to live on campus?

No -- The College of Wooster doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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