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The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

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The College of Wooster, founded in 1866, is an independent liberal arts college with an innovative curriculum that emphasizes independent learning. Its 240-acre campus is located in Wooster, OH, 55 miles southwest of Cleveland.

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The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$52,000

$52,000

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

1

teacher

10

students

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Selective

54%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,472
Declined + 2,880
Total Received 6,352
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Private (nonprofit)

1,947

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Political Science
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 1134
ACT 3260

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School Facts

The College of Wooster, founded in 1866, is an independent liberal arts college with an innovative curriculum that emphasizes independent learning. Its 240-acre campus is located in Wooster, OH, 55 miles southwest of Cleveland.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,947
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Wooster, OH

240-acre campus in Wooster (population: 26,618), 55 miles from Cleveland. Served by bus; major airport serves Cleveland; smaller airport serves Akron (25 miles); train serves Canton (35 miles). School operates transportation to Akron, Cleveland, and to airports.

The College of Wooster
1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
46%
Top 1/4
72%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
19%
600-699
48%
500-599
28%
400-499
5%
700-800
28%
600-699
37%
500-599
30%
400-499
5%
700-800
13%
600-699
39%
500-599
35%
400-499
11%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
38%
24-29
35%
18-23
24%
12-17
3%
30-36
19%
24-29
50%
18-23
26%
12-17
5%
30-36
31%
24-29
43%
18-23
25%
12-17
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

54%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,472
Declined + 2,880
Total Received 6,352

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Jennifer Winge
Director of Admissions
P: 800 877-9905
F: 330 263-2621
admissions@wooster.edu

Financial Aid

93%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$47,142

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $51,550
Room $5,940
Board $6,310
Additional fees $450
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $65,250
Average Financial Aid - $47,142
Total with Avg. Aid $18,108

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,123,173
State $355,520
Institutional $41,939,052
Other external $812,676
Total $45,230,421

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $19,300,049
Other external $348,983
Total $19,649,032

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 877-3688
F: 330 263-2634
financialaid@wooster.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Dana Kennedy
Director of Financial Aid
financialaid@wooster.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, ice hockey, quidditch, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, equestrian sports, ice hockey, quidditch, rugby, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobics, basketball, billiards, bowling, broomball, cricket, cycling, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, kickboxing, quidditch, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Keith Beckett (men's)
Chair, Department Of Physical Education, Athletics, And Recreation
email

Brenda Meese (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Coast Athletic Conference
Mascot
Scottie
School colors
black and old gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art
Art History
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Economics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chinese
Classical Studies
Communication Sciences/Disorders
Communication Studies
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Environmental Geoscience
French
Geology
German
History
International Relations
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Music History/Literature
Music Theory/Composition
Music Therapy
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Student Planned Major
Studio Art
Theatre
Theatre/Dance
Urban Studies
Women's/Gender/Sexuality Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Political Science
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,947

total students

35%

in-state

65%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,947
students

Female
54%
1,047

Male
46%
900

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,934
students

Female
54%
1,039

Male
46%
895

1%

13
students

Female
62%
8

Male
38%
5

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Student Break-down

16%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

42%

Transfer applicants accepted

40%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 15

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

16

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 41
Countries most often represented China
Ethiopia
India
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Reon Sines-Sheaff
Director of International Admissions
330 263-2001
rsines-sheaff@wooster.edu

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