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

Contact Ms. Cathy Finks
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@wooster.edu
Phone: 330-263-2117
Fax: 330-263-2621

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Chinese Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
French Studies
German Studies
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Music Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Environmental Geosciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Theatre And Dance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,031

Applied

3,819

Accepted

1,876

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,369

Females Applied

2,006

Females Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,662

Males Applied

1,813

Males Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.69

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	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 31st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	650	640	730
SAT Math	676	610	720
ACT Composite	28	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

61,120

Private

Fees

520

Full-time student fees

14,490

Room & board

7,040

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

55,916

Avg. Financial Aid Package

58,261

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

41,883

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,889

Avg. Loan Aid

33,937

Avg. Grant Aid

45,032

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

94%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

62%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,876

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

61%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.45%
Black or African American	9.12%
White or Caucasian	60.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	4.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	3.84%
Other	1.39%

Gender

Male (47.76%)

Female (52.24%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	98%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
International Culture Show, 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 Greek organization

Most popular organizations:
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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
RAVE Guardian mobile app

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No		No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No

Faculty

202

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 168

Part-time - 34

Male - 93

Female - 109