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The College of Wooster

Wooster

Wooster, Ohio 44691

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Known for biology

The College of Wooster is a private institution in Wooster with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1370, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,629 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,766.

Established
1866
Motto
Ex Uno Fonte / Independent Minds, Working Together
Mascot
Scottie Dog
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
North Coast Athletic Conference of NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1370SAT Avg
1,876Students
10:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$59,629Earnings 10yr
$25,766Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The College of Wooster Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1370

Reading & WritingMid: 670
640730
MathMid: 655
610720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1370

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,550
Room & Board$14,000
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$73,075
Average Net Price$25,766
Median Debt at Graduation$26,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$281

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,018
$30–48K$14,787
$48–75K$23,052
$75–110K$26,899
$110K+$32,701

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,766

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,115

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,876
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 9%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.6%
Freshman Retention81.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,895
8 Years$52,139
10 Years$59,629

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,200
Men
$60,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#77
Forbes
#250
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#103

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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