The College of Wooster Acceptance Rate
Wooster, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,031
- Admitted
- 3,819
- Yield
- 11.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The College of Wooster's acceptance rate has fallen from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 54.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,497 to 7,031 (+28%) over that period.
Its 54.3% rate makes The College of Wooster more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (59.5% for women vs 49.5% for men, a 10-point gap). The College of Wooster has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 11.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,497 | 3,248 | 59.1% | 547 |
| 2015–16 | 5,748 | 3,178 | 55.3% | 566 |
| 2016–17 | 5,667 | 3,296 | 58.2% | 545 |
| 2017–18 | 5,615 | 3,169 | 56.4% | 568 |
| 2018–19 | 6,244 | 3,383 | 54.2% | 569 |
| 2019–20 | 6,352 | 3,472 | 54.7% | 543 |
| 2020–21 | 5,582 | 3,645 | 65.3% | 530 |
| 2021–22 | 6,611 | 4,008 | 60.6% | 583 |
| 2022–23 | 7,251 | 4,080 | 56.3% | 578 |
| 2023–24 | 7,031 | 3,819 | 54.3% | 452 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,369 | 2,006 | 59.5% |
| Men | 3,662 | 1,813 | 49.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–730 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 610–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 24% |
How The College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The College of Wooster's acceptance rate?
The College of Wooster's acceptance rate is 54.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,819 admitted of 7,031 applicants).
Is The College of Wooster test optional?
The College of Wooster is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The College of Wooster?
The College of Wooster received 7,031 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,819.
What SAT score do you need for The College of Wooster?
Admitted students at The College of Wooster typically scored 640–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The College of Wooster getting harder to get into?
The College of Wooster has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 54.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wooster.edu/.