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College of Wooster

#4 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Ohio
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Wooster, OH
  • 1,230 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      C
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    Wooster is a highly rated private college located in Wooster, Ohio. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,962 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Wooster acceptance rate is 56%. Popular majors include Psychology, English, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 77% of students, Wooster alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,300.
    About College of Wooster...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    North Coast Athletic Conference
    Address
    1189 Beall Avenue
    Wooster, OH 44691
    Website
    wooster.edu

    College of Wooster Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    56%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1150-1380
    ACT Range
    24-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $28,928/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $30,851/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    94%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.109 responses
    72%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.116 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.116 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      36 Graduates
    • English
      35 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      35 Graduates
    • History
      33 Graduates
    • Economics
      29 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      28 Graduates
    • Biology
      27 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      26 Graduates
    • Sociology
      26 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      24 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,962Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    18
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    17%
    Varsity Athletes
    21%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 35 responses
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    • Friendly, outgoing, fun, and helpful to eachother
      46%
    • Well rounded, upbeat, smart, compassionate
      26%
    • Politically Correct
      14%
    • Unique
      9%
    • Liberal
      3%
    • Polite
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    76%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.86 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.105 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 30 responses
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    • Independent minds, working together
      63%
    • Community
      30%
    • Helping hands to success
      7%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    77%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    73%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.40 responses
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    College of Wooster Reviews

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    I absolutely love the College of Wooster! When I visited for the first time, I fell in love with the atmosphere of the College. I felt welcomed right away and never lost this feeling. Additionally, I loved that the students seemed to really care about their campus and that most students are extremely involved on campus. This was all clear to me during my tour and then when I sat in on a class, I was sold. The professor I had was engaging and made the rather large classroom (by Wooster's standards) seem much more intimate. I remember hearing students talking about the class and other classes before and after the lecture, which made me realize how engaged in academics students here are. Fast forward four years and here I am typing this review as a junior at the College. I am so happy that I chose the College of Wooster and that every good thought I had about the College has been proven right ten-fold since coming here.
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    The College of Wooster is an amazing institution. The community is open and welcoming, and I quickly made friends. There are many extracuricular activities, including clubs, music groups, volunteer organizations, and sprots teams. The professors and faculty are incredible and care about their students. Wooster has APEX and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, which help students academically and culturally. I feel very supported by my classmates, professors, and advisors.
    But Wooster isn't pergect. There have been many problems with the administration not listening to the needs of students. The campus is virtually unaccesible to disabled people. Some of the dorms don't have airconditioning. And there have been incidents of racism, homophobia, and assualt.
    I love the emphasis on Independent Study (IS) and the support students get in working towards this major project. From the beginning of your freshman year, you know you are valued as an individual. The small class size helps you really connect with professors and classmates, and my study abroad experience was absolutely amazing!