College of Wooster: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2067 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #567 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #517 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #320 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 1,967
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 56% and is among the top 19% 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 | 56% | 51% | 62% |
| Applicants | 7,251 | 3,691 | 3,560 |
| Admissions | 4,080 | 1,889 | 2,191 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 578 | 300 | 278 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
171 or 31%
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
144 or 25%
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 | 1172 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 295 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 188 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 123 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 79 (4%) |
| Asian | 79 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend College of Wooster is $28,976 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 | $14,697 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,220 |
| $48-75K | $21,865 |
| $75-110K | $27,263 |
| $110K+ | $32,373 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,050 |
| Fee in-district | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,500 |
| Room charge | $6,550 |
| Meal charge | $6,950 |
College of Wooster majors
College of Wooster has granted 420 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of Wooster.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 28 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 28 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| History, General | 21 |
| Mathematics, General | 21 |
| Communication, General | 18 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 |
| Sociology, General | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 14 |
| Chemistry, General | 14 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 14 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 12 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Physics, General | 10 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 9 |
| Data Science, General | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 |
| Theatre and Dance | 4 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| French Studies | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 420 |
College of Wooster has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 70% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of Wooster has published 3,023 scientific papers with 54,256 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 226 |
| 1992 | 35 | 215 |
| 1993 | 36 | 233 |
| 1994 | 27 | 255 |
| 1995 | 19 | 281 |
| 1996 | 29 | 256 |
| 1997 | 30 | 296 |
| 1998 | 41 | 305 |
| 1999 | 34 | 320 |
| 2000 | 32 | 388 |
| 2001 | 57 | 396 |
| 2002 | 61 | 452 |
| 2003 | 49 | 634 |
| 2004 | 43 | 687 |
| 2005 | 51 | 731 |
| 2006 | 62 | 825 |
| 2007 | 67 | 1098 |
| 2008 | 73 | 1228 |
| 2009 | 60 | 1275 |
| 2010 | 74 | 1492 |
| 2011 | 97 | 1642 |
| 2012 | 101 | 1828 |
| 2013 | 87 | 1981 |
| 2014 | 109 | 2257 |
| 2015 | 102 | 2285 |
| 2016 | 98 | 2398 |
| 2017 | 124 | 2638 |
| 2018 | 132 | 3041 |
| 2019 | 128 | 3492 |
| 2020 | 134 | 3908 |
| 2021 | 137 | 4510 |
| 2022 | 131 | 4684 |
| 2023 | 117 | 4931 |
College of Wooster alumni
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Duncan Jones
- Occupations
- film producerfilm directorscreenwriter
- 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
- physicisttheoretical physicistnuclear physicistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Arthur Holly Compton was an American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1927 for his 1923 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
- novelistscience fiction writerwriterkarateka
- 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
- cryptographercryptanalystmathematician
- 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 | 513 |
| 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 |