College of Wooster: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2113 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #571 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #520 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #379 of 1,005 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 1,876
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- wooster.edu
College of Wooster Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of Wooster has an acceptance rate of 54% and is among the top 18% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 50% | 60% |
| Applicants | 7,031 | 3,662 | 3,369 |
| Admissions | 3,819 | 1,813 | 2,006 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 452 | 217 | 235 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1450
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of Wooster are 1250-1450 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
107 or 24%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of Wooster are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1139 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 266 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 171 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 121 (6%) |
| Asian | 78 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of Wooster is $29,529 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,018 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,787 |
| $48-75K | $23,052 |
| $75-110K | $26,899 |
| $110K+ | $32,701 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,050 |
| Fee in-district | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,892 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,000 |
| Room charge | $6,800 |
| Meal charge | $7,200 |
College of Wooster majors
College of Wooster has granted 395 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of Wooster.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 41 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 34 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Computer Science | 23 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 22 |
| Neuroscience | 19 |
| Communication, General | 18 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 15 |
| Philosophy | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Theatre and Dance | 6 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Data Science, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| German Studies | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 395 |
College of Wooster has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 64% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of Wooster has published 3,422 scientific papers with 75,900 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 37 | 279 |
| 1993 | 40 | 286 |
| 1994 | 30 | 327 |
| 1995 | 19 | 357 |
| 1996 | 28 | 328 |
| 1997 | 29 | 356 |
| 1998 | 42 | 388 |
| 1999 | 40 | 394 |
| 2000 | 36 | 464 |
| 2001 | 60 | 468 |
| 2002 | 64 | 535 |
| 2003 | 57 | 755 |
| 2004 | 49 | 830 |
| 2005 | 58 | 909 |
| 2006 | 73 | 1045 |
| 2007 | 69 | 1363 |
| 2008 | 73 | 1503 |
| 2009 | 68 | 1561 |
| 2010 | 80 | 1832 |
| 2011 | 115 | 2044 |
| 2012 | 104 | 2320 |
| 2013 | 94 | 2482 |
| 2014 | 117 | 2817 |
| 2015 | 104 | 2925 |
| 2016 | 104 | 2951 |
| 2017 | 126 | 3321 |
| 2018 | 141 | 3782 |
| 2019 | 136 | 4408 |
| 2020 | 152 | 5161 |
| 2021 | 142 | 6194 |
| 2022 | 153 | 6072 |
| 2023 | 132 | 6668 |
| 2024 | 129 | 6640 |
College of Wooster alumni
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Duncan Jones
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directordirectorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones is a British film director, film producer and screenwriter. He directed the films Moon (2009), Source Code (2011), Warcraft (2016), and Mute (2018). For Moon, he won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. He is the son of English singer-songwriter David Bowie and Cypriot-born American model, actress, and journalist Angie Bowie.
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Arthur Holly Compton
- Occupations
- university teachernuclear physicisttheoretical physicistphysicist
- Biography
-
Arthur Holly Compton was an American physicist who shared the 1927 Nobel Prize in Physics with C. T. R. Wilson for his discovery of the Compton effect, which demonstrated the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation. It was a sensational discovery at the time: the wave nature of light had been well-demonstrated, but the idea that light had both wave and particle properties was not easily accepted. He is also known for his leadership over the Metallurgical Laboratory at the University of Chicago during the Manhattan Project, and served as chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1945 to 1953.
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Stephen R. Donaldson
- Occupations
- karatekawriterscience fiction writernovelist
- Biography
-
Stephen Reeder Donaldson is an American fantasy, science fiction and mystery novelist, most famous for The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, his ten-novel fantasy series. His work is characterized by psychological complexity, conceptual abstractness, moral bleakness, and the use of an arcane vocabulary, and has attracted critical praise for its "imagination, vivid characterizations, and fast pace". Donaldson earned his bachelor's degree from The College of Wooster and a master's degree from Kent State University. He currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Elizebeth Smith Friedman
- Enrolled in the College of Wooster
- Studied in 1911-1913
- Occupations
- mathematicianwritercryptanalystcryptographer
- Biography
-
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was an American cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped to solve international smuggling cases during Prohibition. Over the course of her career, she worked for the United States Treasury, Coast Guard, Navy and Army, and the International Monetary Fund. She has been called "America's first female cryptanalyst".
General info
| Alternative names | Wooster |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Motto | Scientia et religio ex uno fonte Science and religion from one source |
| Colors | old gold, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 507 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1189 Beall Avenue Wooster, Ohio, 44691 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 3302632000 |