College of Wooster: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1900 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #543 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #494 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #305 of 1,051 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,924
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- wooster.edu
College of Wooster Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 61% | 69% |
| Applicants | 5,582 | 2,698 | 2,884 |
| Admissions | 3,645 | 1,657 | 1,988 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 530 | 244 | 286 |
1,588 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
336 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1148 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 291 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 181 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 129 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 86 (4%) |
| Asian | 67 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,636 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,111 |
| $48-75K | $21,438 |
| $75-110K | $25,909 |
| $110K+ | $32,223 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,550 |
| Fee in-district | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,982 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,750 |
| Room charge | $6,190 |
| Meal charge | $6,560 |
College of Wooster Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 34 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 |
| Psychology, General | 32 |
| Neuroscience | 30 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 |
| Mathematics, General | 26 |
| Communication, General | 25 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
| History, General | 21 |
| Chemistry, General | 19 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 13 |
| Sociology, General | 12 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 11 |
| Economics, General | 11 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Theatre and Dance | 3 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Music Performance, General | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Environmental Geosciences | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 421 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 70% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 194 |
| 1992 | 25 | 209 |
| 1993 | 23 | 249 |
| 1994 | 20 | 268 |
| 1995 | 11 | 307 |
| 1996 | 18 | 276 |
| 1997 | 18 | 290 |
| 1998 | 27 | 332 |
| 1999 | 26 | 356 |
| 2000 | 18 | 404 |
| 2001 | 36 | 419 |
| 2002 | 31 | 459 |
| 2003 | 35 | 713 |
| 2004 | 30 | 776 |
| 2005 | 32 | 852 |
| 2006 | 49 | 967 |
| 2007 | 47 | 1207 |
| 2008 | 47 | 1453 |
| 2009 | 45 | 1565 |
| 2010 | 51 | 1874 |
| 2011 | 77 | 2177 |
| 2012 | 83 | 2383 |
| 2013 | 72 | 2612 |
| 2014 | 86 | 3048 |
| 2015 | 94 | 2906 |
| 2016 | 72 | 3032 |
| 2017 | 92 | 3353 |
| 2018 | 87 | 3184 |
| 2019 | 96 | 3903 |
| 2020 | 105 | 4493 |
| 2021 | 106 | 4990 |
College of Wooster alumni
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Duncan Jones
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones is a British director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing 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.
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Arthur Compton
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicisttheoretical physicistnuclear physicist
- 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
- karatekanovelistscience fiction writerwriter
- 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". He 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
- cryptanalystmathematiciancryptographer
- Biography
-
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was an American expert cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped solve international smuggling cases during Prohibition. Over the course of her career, she worked for the United States Treasury, Coast Guard, Navy and Army, plus 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 | 631 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (330) 263 2621 |