The College of Wooster

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,982
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	61%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	77%

Located in Wooster, Ohio, The College of Wooster is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The College of Wooster is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, The College of Wooster emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The College of Wooster boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,500

Cost of attendance at The College of Wooster in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,500

Cost of attendance at The College of Wooster in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at The College of Wooster received on average $41,765 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$41,765

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	124	23%	$4,782	$592,984
Other Federal Grant	149	28%	$6,282	$936,091
State Grant/Scholarships	55	10%	$2,808	$154,464
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	528	100%	$39,700	$20,961,408
Total Grant & Scholarships	528	100%	$41,765	$22,051,963

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of Wooster students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The College of Wooster students is 76.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.4%.

76.9%

asian 87.0% 20 students
African American 70.2% 33 students
white 78.5% 295 students
unknown 88.9% 8 students
hispanic 67.9% 19 students
International Students 73.4% 47 students
Mixed Race 64.7% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball North Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The College of Wooster provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Wooster offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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