The College of Wooster (Wooster)
Private nonprofit four-year college in Wooster, OH that costs an average of $26,433 a year after financial aid, admits 60% of applicants and graduates 71% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitTown (distant)1,730 undergraduates
Cost of Wooster
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $78,165 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $64,210 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $15,350 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
| Average net price after aid | $26,433 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $15,180 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $16,672 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,494 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $27,415 |
| $110,001+ | $36,530 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Wooster's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,353 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 630–740 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 590–720 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 27–33 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $49,457 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,339 |
| Rank in Ohio (earnings) | 23rd of 73 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $26,530 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $302 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 45% |
Majors and programs at Wooster
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | $43,623 | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 37 | $42,675 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 38 | $36,766 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | 71 | $36,164 | $26,397 |
| History | 45 | $25,077 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | 16 | — | — |
| Archeology | 11 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 24 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 58 | — | $26,000 |
| Biology | 63 | — | $24,160 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 40 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 25 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 51 | — | — |
| Data Science | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 12 | — | — |
| Economics | 25 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 37 | — | $22,950 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 21 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 28 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 10 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 33 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 25 | — | — |
| Physics | 18 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 73 | — | $26,991 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Ohio
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon College | Gambier | $33,279 | 31% | $65,780 |
| Capital University | Columbus | $20,550 | 70% | $58,937 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware | $20,196 | 56% | $61,905 |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance | $23,956 | 78% | $64,519 |
| Tiffin University | Tiffin | $26,131 | 80% | $37,551 |
| Walsh University | North Canton | $19,588 | 71% | $62,879 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville | $20,189 | 85% | $59,196 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord | $19,145 | 82% | $50,990 |
About Wooster
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Wooster, OH |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,730 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | wooster.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Wooster's acceptance rate?
The College of Wooster admits 60% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,353 on the SAT.
How much does Wooster cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $78,165 a year (tuition and fees: $64,210). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,433 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,180.
How much do Wooster graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,339 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is communication and media studies ($43,623 a year after graduation).
What is Wooster's graduation rate?
71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.