About The College of Wooster

Founded in 1866, The College of Wooster. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,003 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The The College of Wooster Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 179 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The College of Wooster include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate58%
Application Deadline15-Nov
Application Fee0
SAT Range1070-1350
ACT Range24-30

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,21% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

96% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 76% were in the top quarter, and 41% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The College of Wooster.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
18%
“We know about current events and vote”
65%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
35%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
71%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
82%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
18%
“They keep regular office hours”
76%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
82%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
53%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
76%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
18%
“We know about current events and vote”
65%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
59%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
35%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
29%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
71%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
82%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
18%
“They keep regular office hours”
76%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
82%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
18%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
53%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
76%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    68 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    31 Students rated off-campus housing 2.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    71 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    71 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    71 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    70 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    70 Students rated local services 4 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    71 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

The College of Wooster REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of The College of Wooster?

25 Students rated The College of Wooster

JJ - 05/19/2021

This past year was my first full year at the College of Wooster. Nothing this past year for me was a negative experience. I have enjoyed every single second of my time at Wooster during my freshman year. I'm involved in basketball and football. On top of that, academics. Being successful in all these things only happens because of the professors and coaches we have on campus. The coaches and professors are what make the experience very positive. Professors are there for students to access whenever they need help with studying or just homework. coaches are there for issues four academics, athletics, and life. Also, the people that I've been able to meet has made my experience even better. Without meeting these people, the transition to college would have been much harder. I'm so thankful to have met the people that I have met, and Wooster is the reason for that. Personally, I would not change a thing from my first year because it has been such a great experience for me regarding the beginning of my college journey. Because of the coaches, professors, and the students that I have met, the next three to four years are going to be very special.

Cassandra - 12/20/2020

The College of Wooster is a beautiful school that has all the best parts of a small campus. The class sizes are a reasonable size to learn and build a relationship with the professor. Everyone seems to be on campus which makes for involvement in many on campus activities.

Teresa - 10/02/2020

It is a great school that offers a place for students to learn more about themselves and grow as intellectuals and scholars. Additionally, it offers students many resources, from academic support to health services to summer internship opportunities.

Lydia - 10/01/2020

Wooster is a great school that is perfect for those who prioritize academics. I have made great friendships with both other students and professors. I feel very supported both academically and personally, and most importantly, I am having a great time.

The College of Wooster FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The College of Wooster?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The College of Wooster is 58%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The main advice I would give myself is ITS OKAY TO NOT KNOW! College is a time of learning who you are as a person in society. It is okay to change majors and explore new opportunities. It is okay to not know what you want to major in straight out of high school. It is okay to be unsure about what direction you want to take. It is all okay. College is about finding out who you really are. It is about learning how to truly develop well-rounded skills to use in all aspects of your life. So many high school seniors worry about their future; I certainly know I did. If I could tell myself anything that resonates more clearly now as a young professional than it ever did before, it is that everything will be okay. I promise.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Smart, engaging students who worked hard and had fun.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    A very research and writing based curriculum with professors who put students first and a very diverse student base from all 50 states and many different racial, national, religious, and political backgrounds.

    Read all 16 answers

  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The professors. They are always so willing to help you and reach out to you. They really do care. I've been to my professor's house, and the president of the college's house. We've had academic discussions and pointless banter. You never feel inferior or left out. They are people and they want you to know that and they want you to feel like a person too.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Those who need big cities, a large variety of restaurants or bars, and significant social involvement outside the school might not feel comfortable at Wooster. Some students who need contact with the great outdoors may also feel constrained here. There are no mountains on the horizon; students from the western states may have trouble with this. The "mountains" of West Virginia and Kentucky aren't the same as those in Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    One who wants to explore the reaches of the earth in a variety of fun, unique, and interesting classes and evolve into a well-rounded young adult with wonderful critical thinking skills. A student at Wooster wants to learn about not just their own area of interest, but about so many other world-wide interests they may not have an opportunity to do elsewhere. This person wants to take a fun new opportunity and go with it!

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Wooster is a wonderful school to explore and discover who you are as a person and teach the knowledge necessary to pursue your academic goals.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    the worst thing might be that the campus is really small. there's not much exciting here if you are a fun-seeker.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The independent study is incredibly difficult but it will define a large part of your college experience. It's worth every sleepless night spent at the computer or library.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The meal plan was a problem when I went there, but they've since fixed it.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I talk most about the emphasis on helping those with special needs and the focus on teaching.

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  13. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    A good sized (1600 students) liberal arts college that gives you the freedom to pursue what really interests you. Highly dedicated professors. Great support staff. Wonderful and beautiful campus (Wooster really is one of the prettiest campuses in America).

    Read all 7 answers

  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Wooster's Independent Study (IS), where you take a year and work on a self-directed project in your area of study, is still one of the most impactful events of my life. It taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to and the one-to-one interaction with my faculty advisor was superb. Wooster prepares you for the future, but if you want to go on to a top graduate school, e.g., Stanford, Harvard, etc., a Wooster education is highly respected.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Wooster is not in a big city so you don't have the party atmosphere that you'll find at Pitt, WVU, Ohio State, which is good (or bad if you like that atmosphere). Even so, there is lots to do and a great social circle at Wooster. Lots of students leave their door rooms open and the housing facilities encourage interaction.

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  16. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It's Independent Study (IS) program that every student completes their senior year in order to graduate.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    The only stereotype I've heard is that we have an eccentric student body.

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  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes.

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

2,003

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

56%

Out-Of-State

30%

In-State

14%

International

Organizations

120

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

99%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
67%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending The College of Wooster receive some sort of financial aid. 17% were awarded federal grants.51%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$46,860

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$11,040

Room and Board

58,900

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,420
$30 - $48K
$15,528
$48 - $75K
$22,025
$75 - $110K
$25,066
$110K & UP
$31,860

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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