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The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

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Overview

The College of Wooster is a 4-year institution located in Wooster, OH, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH  44691-2363
United States
Contact Ms. Cathy Finks
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@wooster.edu
Phone: 330-263-2117
Fax: 330-263-2621

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
Chinese Studies Checkmark
East Asian Studies Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other Checkmark
French Studies Checkmark
German Studies Checkmark
Russian Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Communication, General Checkmark
Mass Communication/media Studies Checkmark Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Music Teacher Education Checkmark
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Comparative Literature Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General Checkmark
Music Therapy/therapist Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Data Science, General Checkmark
Environmental Geosciences Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemical Physics Checkmark
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Geology/earth Science, General Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Archeology Checkmark
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark
Urban Studies/affairs Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Music Performance, General Checkmark
Music Theory And Composition Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Theatre And Dance Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,251
Applied
4,080
Accepted
1,962
Enrolled
56%
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Female Admissions

3,560
Females Applied
2,191
Females Accepted
62%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,691
Males Applied
1,889
Males Accepted
51%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.73
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
Recommended Minimun high school GPA
Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen February 15th April 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen February 15th January 1st
Early decision plan November 1st November 15th
Other early decision plan November 25th December 31st
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 675 640 720
SAT Math 667 610 730
ACT Composite 29 27 32

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

59,050
Private
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Fees

500
Full-time student fees
14,000
Room & board
6,800
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

54,000
Avg. Financial Aid Package
54,434
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
40,467
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
7,095
Avg. Loan Aid
34,133
Avg. Grant Aid
41,892
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
94%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
61%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,962
Total Undergrad students
15%
International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.22%
Black or African American 9.59%
White or Caucasian 59.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.15%
Asian 3.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.05%
Two or more races 4.03%
Other 1.22%

Gender

Male (48.67%)
Female (51.33%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 98%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
International Culture Show, Spring Fest and Scot Spirit Day

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities Checkmark
Local sororities Checkmark
More
coed Greek organization
Most popular organizations:
Volunteer Network, International Student Association, Inter-Greek Council, Wooster Activities Crew and Women's Athletic and Recreation Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
RAVE Guardian mobile app

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Field Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No

Faculty

196
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 162
Part-time - 34
Male - 96
Female - 100
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