4-Year School
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH
1,980
Students
43,407
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
56%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
The College of Wooster is a 4-year institution located in Wooster, OH, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691-2363
United States
Wooster, OH 44691-2363
United States
Contact
Ms. Jennifer Winge
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@wooster.edu
Phone: 330-263-2270
Fax: 330-263-2621
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@wooster.edu
Phone: 330-263-2270
Fax: 330-263-2621
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| German Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Therapy |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,615
Applied
3,169
Accepted
1,980
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,105
Females Applied
1,824
Females Accepted
59%
Male Admissions
2,510
Males Applied
1,345
Males Accepted
54%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.68
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Minimun high school GPA Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 15th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | November 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 31st | |
| Transfer | July 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 628 | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 636 | 580 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
49,810
Fees
440
Full-time student fees
11,850
Room & board
5,750
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
43,407
Avg. Financial Aid Package
42,174
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
31,303
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,017
Avg. Loan Aid
24,652
Avg. Grant Aid
32,621
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
49%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,980
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
63%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.1% |
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| Black or African American | 8.72% |
| White or Caucasian | 65.85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.12% |
| Asian | 5.15% |
| Other | 1.12% |
Gender
Male (45.35%)
Female (54.65%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 99% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Winter Gala, Spring Fest and Scot Spirit Day
Winter Gala, Spring Fest and Scot Spirit Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
coed fraternity
coed fraternity
Most popular organizations:
Volunteer Network, International Student Association, Inter-Greek Council, Wooster Activities Crew and Women's Athletic and Recreation Association
Volunteer Network, International Student Association, Inter-Greek Council, Wooster Activities Crew and Women's Athletic and Recreation Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
212
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 165
Part-time - 47
Male - 104
Female - 108