The College of Wooster

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Wooster, OH
2.3 3 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,738

Location Wooster, Ohio
Website wooster.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Best Colleges Rank

#187

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

The College of Wooster sits on 240 acres in Wooster, Ohio, a small city approximately one hour south of Cleveland. Founded in 1866 as a Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts institution, the college features a mix of Victorian and collegiate Gothic architecture, with its most prominent structure being Kauke Hall, a distinctive red brick building at the center of campus. The college is widely recognized for its Independent Study program, which requires all seniors to complete a year-long research project or creative thesis under faculty mentorship, and maintains strong programs in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Residential life is central to the Wooster experience, with most students living in campus housing all four years, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Fighting Scots. The campus's proximity to both rural and urban areas provides students access to field research opportunities in agriculture and environmental studies, while maintaining connections to Cleveland's cultural and professional resources.

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Ratings

Wooster is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1220/1460
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/33
GPA 3.76

Acceptance Rate

59.5%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$61,640

Costs for The College of Wooster
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$61,640
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$520
Room and Board		$14,490
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,000
Total One Year Cost		$78,900

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

75% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The College of Wooster are Social Sciences, English and Literature, and History. 26% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in English and Literature, and 9% in History.