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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$59,550

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

54.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

73.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$59,629

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

The College of Wooster is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Wooster, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $59,550, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 73.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing640 – 730
20025th–75th percentile800
Math610 – 720
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite27 – 32
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

54.3%

Transfer-Out Rate12.6%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$238,200

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

8.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$29,629

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$58,090

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$354,380

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at The College of Wooster is $26,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
52.2%
47.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
60.7%
International
14.2%
Black
9.1%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more
3.8%
Unknown
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$59,550

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$15,018
$30k - $48k$14,787
$48k - $75k$23,052
$75k+$26,899

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,500
Pell Grant Recipients19.5%
Using Federal Loans44.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment74.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$6,703
Avg. Pell Grant$5,215
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,562
Avg. Institutional Grant$40,109
Students Receiving Grants98.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

81.3%

Success

73.8%

In-State Cost

$59,550

Age 25+ Students

0.2%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences

Working at 6yr

359 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Wooster (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Wooster (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.