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Private Nonprofit Bachelor's Good 70/100

The College of Wooster

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Wooster, Ohio

About The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Wooster, Ohio. It enrolls 1,730 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: wooster.edu

Acceptance: 59.5%
Graduation: 75.3%
Net Price: $23,458
Median Earnings (10yr): $59,629
Enrollment: 1,730
Student : Faculty: 10:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

70/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 75

Value 44

Affordability 27

Selectivity 80

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 59.5%, The College of Wooster is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

59.5%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

1220 – 1460

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

27 – 33

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether The College of Wooster is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Stable ↓ 0.3 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending The College of Wooster isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $23,458 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$23,458

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

21%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

45%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees: $61,640
Room & Board (on-campus): $14,490
Room & Board (off-campus): $10,995
Books & Supplies: $1,250
Other Expenses (on-campus): $1,000
Other Expenses (off-campus): $1,000
Total Cost of Attendance: $75,656

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$12,512
$30,001 – $48,000

$14,032
$48,001 – $75,000

$17,941
$75,001 – $110,000

$26,165
Over $110,000

$32,223

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$5,500

10% percentile

$10,405

25% percentile

$26,500

Median percentile

$27,500

75% percentile

$31,000

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $21,419 ↓ $5,081

No Pell $20,812 ↓ $5,688

Female students $21,000 ↓ $5,500

Male students $21,230 ↓ $5,270

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $7,888, less than completers ($26,500), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

75% of full-time students who enrolled at The College of Wooster graduate within six years, and 82% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

75%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

82%

Returning for their second year

What this means: Strong completion signals. Most students who start, finish.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered The College of Wooster earn a median of $59,629 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$59,629

Earning > $25K

87%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$46,200

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$60,000

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$50,100

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$50,000

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$54,500

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $13,800, about 23% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 12.5 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Excellent. 89% of graduates were paying down at least $1 of principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

The College of Wooster is home to 1,730 students, a mid-sized community.

Total Enrolled

1,730

Part-Time

First-Generation

14%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 61.2% 1,059

International 14.2% 246

Black 9.6% 166

Hispanic 5.4% 93

Other 4.2% 72

Asian 4.1% 70

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at The College of Wooster. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Town: Distant Wooster, Ohio

Housing

Strongly residential 1,892 beds for 1,730 students

Adult Learners

0% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

The College of Wooster offers a varied set of programs: 37 distinct programs across 18 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

3 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Biochemistry & Biophysics $65K ($45K–$88K)
Neurobiology $62K ($41K–$89K)

3 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Fine Arts $41K ($26K–$57K)
Drama & Theatre $40K ($25K–$55K)
Music $43K ($26K–$59K)

1 Program

Communication

Communication & Media $56K ($40K–$76K)

2 Programs

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy $54K ($35K–$78K)
Religion/Religious Studies $41K ($21K–$65K)

3 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

1 Program

Computer Science

Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)

3 Programs

Physical Sciences

Physics $77K ($52K–$103K)
Chemistry $65K ($48K–$84K)
Geosciences $60K ($44K–$78K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at The College of Wooster is 10:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty

10:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Endowment

$574M

Solid financial position

Avg Faculty Salary

$77,558

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

168 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	56	33%	$95,377
Associate Professors	44	26%	$77,220
Assistant Professors	65	39%	$63,087
Instructors	3	2%	$63,468

Pros & Cons of The College of Wooster

A quick at-a-glance summary of how The College of Wooster tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
Strong six-year graduation rate
Solid post-graduation earnings

CONS

Above-average net price
Very high published cost of attendance (full-pay families pay much more than the net-price average)
Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Frequently Asked Questions about The College of Wooster

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about The College of Wooster.

Is The College of Wooster hard to get into?

Admissions at The College of Wooster are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 59.5%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster has an acceptance rate of 59.5%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for The College of Wooster?

The middle 50% of admitted students at The College of Wooster scored between 1220 and 1460 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for The College of Wooster?

The middle 50% of admitted students at The College of Wooster scored between 27 and 33 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does The College of Wooster cost?

The average net price after aid at The College of Wooster is $23,458 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is The College of Wooster worth it?

Moderate return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $59,629 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $23,458 per year. That's roughly 2.5x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is The College of Wooster known for?

The College of Wooster is best known for its programs in Political Science, Experimental Psychology, Biology. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do The College of Wooster graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering The College of Wooster are $59,629, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is The College of Wooster accredited?

Yes. The College of Wooster is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster enrolls 1,730 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster graduates 75% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is The College of Wooster a public or private college?

The College of Wooster is a Private Nonprofit institution.

Where is The College of Wooster located?

The College of Wooster is located in Wooster, Ohio.

What programs does The College of Wooster offer?

The College of Wooster offers 37 distinct programs. The most popular include Political Science, Experimental Psychology, Biology.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at The College of Wooster?

The student-to-faculty ratio at The College of Wooster is 10:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.