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College of Wooster

#4 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Ohio
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Wooster, OH
  • 1,227 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
    C+
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    B+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    C+
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College of Wooster is ...
Private not-for-profit
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
58%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
1070-1350
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
$29,813/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,420/ year
  • $30-48k
    $15,528/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,025/ year
  • $76-110k
    $25,066/ year
  • $110k+
    $31,860/ year
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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.115 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.115 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
1,983Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 34 responses
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  • Friendly, outgoing, fun, and helpful to eachother
    47%
  • Well rounded, upbeat, smart, compassionate
    24%
  • Politically Correct
    15%
  • Unique
    9%
  • Liberal
    3%
  • Polite
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
75%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.85 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.104 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 29 responses
Report
  • Independent minds, working together
    66%
  • Community
    28%
  • Helping hands to success
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.40 responses
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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!