The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Town (distant)

AskSchool #229 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
59.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$23,458
Sticker price $75,656
Graduation rate
74%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$59,629
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
59.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,031
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,819
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
452
Yield (admitted who enroll)
12%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
60%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
50%
SAT reading, middle 50%
630–740
SAT math, middle 50%
590–720
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
26% / 24%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,512
Family income $30–48k$14,032
Family income $48–75k$17,941
Family income $75–110k$26,165
Family income $110k+$32,223
Full sticker price (per year)
$75,656
Tuition & fees – in-state
$61,640
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$61,640
Median debt at graduation
$26,500
Students with federal loans
45%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
74%
Freshmen who return for year 2
82%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$31,623
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$59,629

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,730
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Full-time faculty
83%

Undergraduate diversity

White61%
International14%
Black9.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian4.0%
Two or more3.9%
Unknown1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences19%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences19%
Computer & Information Sciences8.7%
Physical Sciences6.7%
Psychology6.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies6.1%
Visual & Performing Arts5.8%
Communication & Journalism4.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Anne McCall
Main phone
(330) 263-2000
Address
1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.