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The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

1,980
Students
Financial aid thermometer
43,674
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
56
56%
Acceptance Rate Small town
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
Contact Ms. Jennifer Winge
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@wooster.edu
Phone: 330-263-2270
Fax: 330-263-2621

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Molecular Biology Checkmark
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages Checkmark
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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History Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related Checkmark
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Economics Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government Checkmark
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Urban Studies/affairs Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Dramatic/theater Arts Checkmark
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Music History, Literature, And Theory Checkmark
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,615
Applied
3,169
Accepted
1,980
Enrolled
56%
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Female Admissions

3,105
Females Applied
1,824
Females Accepted
59%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

2,510
Males Applied
1,345
Males Accepted
54%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

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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 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 628 570 680
SAT Math 636 580 700
ACT Composite 27 24 30

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

49,810
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Fees

440
Full-time student fees
11,850
Room & board
5,750
Room only
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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

43,674
Avg. Financial Aid Package
44,338
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
30,349
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,658
Avg. Loan Aid
25,588
Avg. Grant Aid
34,445
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
39%
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%
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 Checkmark
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Campus events:
Winter Gala, Spring Fest and Scot Spirit Day

Student Services

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Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
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More
coed fraternity
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 Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark 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 Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No No No
Football No Division 3 No
Golf No Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark 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 Checkmark No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball No Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf No Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Soccer No Division 3 No
Softball No Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark 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
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