Wooster Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 59.53%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1330. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $61,640
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Wooster:
- Total Enrollment: 1,738
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.1% men, 52.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 74%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Wooster Overview
The College of Wooster (Wooster) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wooster, OH. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Wooster's tuition & fees is $61,640 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $42,995.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,738 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Wooster's acceptance rate is 59.53% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.42%. The median SAT score is 1330 and the ACT score is 30.
Wooster ranked 69th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in Ohio Colleges rankings. The College of Wooster is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The College of Wooster is $61,640.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $63,803 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The College of Wooster offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Wooster
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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