Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003037
- Phone: (937) 327-6231
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.66%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$30,274Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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The College of Wooster (Wooster)
Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH
The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wooster, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at The College of Wooster exceeds two thousand yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- English Language And Literature
- History
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to The College of Wooster. A score in a range of 1650 - 1980 on the SAT, or 24 - 30 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 60% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 19% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $42,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,700 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at The College of Wooster through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants The College of Wooster accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at The College of Wooster is around 2,000 students, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $57,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $1,800 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $33,144 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 49% | $8,258 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, The College of Wooster may provide services to students like:- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1947)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2010)
Intercollegiate Athletics
The College of Wooster is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by The College of Wooster by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Music Therapy (B)
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Archaeology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Urban Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to The College of Wooster.
- Oberlin College in Lima, OH (36 miles away)
- Kenyon College in Burton, OH (40 miles away)
- University of Mount Union in Columbus, OH (44 miles away)
- John Carroll University in Steubenville, OH (51 miles away)
- Hiram College in Tiffin, OH (53 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Ohio colleges & universities profile page
- Compare other Ohio private colleges
- Review all the liberal arts colleges located in Ohio
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003037
- Phone: (937) 327-6231
- School Homepage