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College of Wooster
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  • 4 Year
  • WOOSTER, OH

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade 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 1,947 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Wooster acceptance rate is 61%. Popular majors include Political Science and Government, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Psychology. Graduating 77% of students, Wooster alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,300.

About

1189 BEALL AVENUE
WOOSTER, OH 44691
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
North Coast Athletic Conference

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.

Wooster Admissions

Acceptance Rate
61%
Application Deadline
February 15
SAT Range
1220-1430
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
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Cost

Net Price
$24,934 / 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
$41,765 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 109 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 130 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 130 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,947 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
21
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
28%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 48 responses
  • Friendly, outgoing, fun, and helpful to eachother
    40%
  • Well rounded, upbeat, smart, compassionate
    33%
  • Politically Correct
    13%
  • Unique
    6%
  • Liberal
    4%
  • Polite
    2%
  • weird
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
79%
Poll
74%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 100 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 119 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Independent minds, working together
    56%
  • Community
    33%
  • Helping hands to success
    7%
  • Over the top liberal
    2%
  • suck
    2%

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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