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About The College of Wooster

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The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college in Wooster, OH, known for its independent study program, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 56%, The College of Wooster is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 578 students each year. The College of Wooster is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1250–1450, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. The College of Wooster offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $45,692 per year; the sticker price of $70,850 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

The College of Wooster acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

56%
Overall Accept Rate
1350
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1250 – 1450 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to The College of Wooster

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Essay Strategy
Wooster's signature Independent Study program, where every senior completes a year-long original research or creative project with a faculty mentor, is the core of undergraduate life there. Address directly in your essays or activities section how you plan to use IS and what question or project you might pursue.
Demonstrated Interest
Wooster pays close attention to whether applicants have engaged with the school, so reach out to an admissions counselor, attend a virtual info session, or visit campus in Wooster, Ohio to put your name on their radar before submitting your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What The College of Wooster actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$71k/yr$12.5k
30k-48k~$71k/yr$14.0k
48k-75k~$71k/yr$17.9k
75k-110k~$71k/yr$26.2k
110k+~$71k/yr$32.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

74%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,098
Undergrad Enrollment
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