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Wooster, Ohio · Private nonprofit, town campus

The College of Wooster SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1220-1460. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 27-33. The College of Wooster admitted 60% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1220-1460
ACT middle 50%
27-33
Acceptance rate
60%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,730

Quick answer

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

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1460 or higher to sit in the top quarter of The College of Wooster's SAT submitters; 1220 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 82% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at The College of Wooster?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

The College of Wooster SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing630680740
SAT Math590650720
SAT total (estimated)122013301460
ACT composite273033

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 740 in Reading and Writing and 720 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 130 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1353.

Testing policy

Does The College of Wooster require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

The College of Wooster told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on The College of Wooster's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at The College of Wooster

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$61,640
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$23,458
First-year retention rate
82%
Graduation rate within 6 years
74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,629

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FAQ

The College of Wooster admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1220 and 1460 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1460 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1220 marks the bottom quarter.

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

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 27 to 33, with a median of 30. Scoring 33 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does The College of Wooster require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, The College of Wooster reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on The College of Wooster's admissions website before you apply.

What is The College of Wooster's acceptance rate?

The College of Wooster admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].