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Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Composition & music studies

Music education

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1947 (National Association of Schools of Music)

Liberal arts setting pairing intensive music study with a broad academic education

Over 80% of music participants are non-majors — ensembles and lessons open to all students

Training

Choose an emphasis in performance, music theory, or musicology

Required music theory, lessons, and history and literature courses

Double-major options available with any other field of study

Performance & Productions

Choral and vocal: Wooster Chorus, Wooster Singers, Opera & Lyric Theatre Workshop

Instrumental: Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles, Scot Band

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year in Scheide Music Center

Professional Development

Year-long senior capstone with a 1:1 faculty mentor, ranked in U.S. News Top 10 for senior capstone

Often culminates in a senior recital or a scholarly thesis

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.74

Admit rate

60%

school-wide

Grad rate

74%

Enrollment

1.7K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$66,290

Before aid

Average net price

$23,458

After aid

Coa · wooster.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 7:04 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1947 (National Association of Schools of Music)

Liberal arts setting pairing intensive music study with a broad academic education

Over 80% of music participants are non-majors — ensembles and lessons open to all students

Training

Choose an emphasis in performance, music theory, or musicology

Required music theory, lessons, and history and literature courses

Double-major options available with any other field of study

Performance & Productions

Choral and vocal: Wooster Chorus, Wooster Singers, Opera & Lyric Theatre Workshop

Instrumental: Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles, Scot Band

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year in Scheide Music Center

Professional Development

Year-long senior capstone with a 1:1 faculty mentor, ranked in U.S. News Top 10 for senior capstone

Often culminates in a senior recital or a scholarly thesis

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1947 (National Association of Schools of Music)

Liberal arts setting pairing intensive music study with a broad academic education

Over 80% of music participants are non-majors — ensembles and lessons open to all students

Training

Choose an emphasis in performance, music theory, or musicology

Required music theory, lessons, and history and literature courses

Double-major options available with any other field of study

Performance & Productions

Choral and vocal: Wooster Chorus, Wooster Singers, Opera & Lyric Theatre Workshop

Instrumental: Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles, Scot Band

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year in Scheide Music Center

Professional Development

Year-long senior capstone with a 1:1 faculty mentor, ranked in U.S. News Top 10 for senior capstone

Often culminates in a senior recital or a scholarly thesis

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2027

Early Decision · wooster.edu Official page · wooster.edu

Good to Know

Admission Pathway

Admission to the BA Music major is through the standard College of Wooster application

No audition is required for the BA Music degree

University application via Common App, Coalition App, or Wooster Priority App

Students may focus on performance, music theory, or musicology within the BA

Junior and senior Independent Study projects are completed under a faculty mentor

Admitted students take a music theory and aural-skills placement assessment for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Important Notes

Optional Music Scholarship audition for incoming first-year students

Fall 2027 Music Scholarship applications have not yet opened

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarship

$2,000-$8,000 per year for incoming first-year students

Awarded in music performance and music composition

Recipients may major in any academic area (not required to major or minor in music)

Transfer students are not eligible

Fall 2027 Music Scholarship applications have not yet opened

Applicants for interest-based scholarships must apply Early Decision or Early Action

Dramatically reduces private lesson fees ($30/semester vs. $780 regular)

Must enroll in private lessons on the awarded instrument/voice (or composition lessons) each semester

Must participate in a large ensemble each semester (Wooster Singers, Wooster Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Scot Band, or Jazz Ensemble)

Earn minimum C- or satisfactory audit in lessons and ensembles each semester

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.74

Admit rate

60%

school-wide

Grad rate

74%

Enrollment

1.7K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$66,290

Before aid

Average net price

$23,458

After aid

Coa · wooster.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited since 1947 (National Association of Schools of Music)

Liberal arts setting pairing intensive music study with a broad academic education

Over 80% of music participants are non-majors — ensembles and lessons open to all students

Training

Choose an emphasis in performance, music theory, or musicology

Required music theory, lessons, and history and literature courses

Double-major options available with any other field of study

Performance & Productions

Choral and vocal: Wooster Chorus, Wooster Singers, Opera & Lyric Theatre Workshop

Instrumental: Wooster Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles, Scot Band

Multiple performance opportunities throughout the year in Scheide Music Center

Professional Development

Year-long senior capstone with a 1:1 faculty mentor, ranked in U.S. News Top 10 for senior capstone

Often culminates in a senior recital or a scholarly thesis

Updated Sep 13, 7:04 PM