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2026-27 cycleWooster, OH

The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college located in Wooster, Ohio. Best known for its mandatory senior Independent Study capstone project, every student completes significant mentored undergraduate research alongside faculty.

Acceptance rate

60%

Undergrad enrollment

1,738

Test policy

Test optional

Application fee

Free

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
Early DecisionEarly Decision INovember 1, 2026
Early ActionEarly ActionNovember 1, 2026
Financial AidFAFSA Early Decision INovember 1, 2026
ScholarshipInterest-Based / Priority Scholarship DeadlineNovember 1, 2026
TransferTransfer Spring Term EntryDecember 1, 2026
Financial AidFAFSA Early ActionJanuary 1, 2027
Early Decision IIEarly Decision IIJanuary 15, 2027
Financial AidFAFSA Regular DecisionFebruary 15, 2027
Regular DecisionRegular DecisionFebruary 15, 2027
TransferTransfer Fall Term EntryJune 1, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

No supplemental essays required

The College of Wooster does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.

Data gathered August 2026.