The College of Wooster
Location: Wooster, OH (suburban, large town)
Size: 1,973 students
Avg percent need-met: 95%
Acceptance rate: 61%
Middle 50% ACT: 26-32 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1250-1410 **Test Optional**
Wooster has a small, personable, tight-knit community and offers a stellar education that is renowned in academic circles around the globe. Independent study is a highlight of the undergrad experience, and they have a strong focus on mentoring and providing resources for students. Professors are excellent and offer challenging coursework that sets students up for success. Outside of classes, there's a strong Greek presence and the campus is very open and liberally minded. Overall, they boast an unparalleled community of quirky, friendly students who love to get involved.
Popular majors / known for: Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience
Academic approach: Liberal arts that emphasizes personalized education
Fun fact / campus tradition: On the Monday after Spring Break (dubbed “I.S. Monday”), seniors hand in their independent study projects and receive a Tootsie Roll in return.
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Beyond the Classroom
Wooster is at the forefront of mentored research. Students can begin to work with a faculty member as early as the second semester of their first year. Check out the paid Sophomore Research Program and the summer Applied Methods and Research Experience.
Every senior completes an Independent Study project as a culmination of their four years at Wooster.
The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement connects the larger Wooster community in a three-tiered model of exploration, investigation, and immersion. It is a central resource for fellowships, break programs, internships, research, summer work, and more.
The Office of Global Engagement connects students with off-campus study opportunities.
Application Details
RD deadline: February 15th
Early Action deadline: November 25th
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 15th
Interviews: Important
School also featured in: Great Likely Schools