The College of Wooster
Wooster
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology
The College of Wooster is a private institution in Wooster with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1370, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,629 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,766.
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History & Fun Facts
- •1867 Founded as the University of Wooster in 1866 by the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio, the institution opened its doors in 1870 with a faculty of five and a student body of thirty men and four women.
- •After being founded with the intent to make Wooster open to everyone, the university's first Ph.
- •The first black student, Clarence Allen, began his studies later in the same decade.
- •In 1923, Wishart defeated Bryan for the position of Moderator of the General Assembly, largely on the evolution issue, and the college continued to teach evolution.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1370
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,115
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus security, emergency notification system
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Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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