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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

^$52,000

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undergraduateRatios

46^%

male

54^%

female

teacher

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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Codes

SAT	1134
ACT	3260

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Location

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.

Official website	Visit website
Admissions email	admissions@wooster.edu
Application link	Apply online
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

700-800

28%

600-699

37%

500-599

30%

400-499

700-800

13%

600-699

39%

500-599

35%

400-499

11%

300-399

composite english math

30-36

38%

24-29

35%

18-23

24%

12-17

30-36

19%

24-29

50%

18-23

26%

12-17

30-36

31%

24-29

43%

18-23

25%

12-17

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

^$47,142.00

Average financial aid

Cost

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

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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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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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^%
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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
Essay or personal statement	Required of All
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 15

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

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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Wooster, OH

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

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Admissions Factors

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Important

Considered

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

1,947students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,934students

13students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 15

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

1,947
students

1,934
students

13
students