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ACT
24/30
SAT
1150/1380
Estimated Cost
$61,900
Financial Aid
$48,229
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college in Wooster, Ohio. It is primarily known for its emphasis on mentored undergraduate research and enrolls about 2,000 students. Founded in 1866 by the Presbyterian Church as the University of Wooster, it officially has been non-sectarian since 1969, when ownership ties with the Presbyterian Church ended. From its creation, the college has been a co-educational institution. The school is a member of The Five Colleges of Ohio, Great Lakes Colleges Association, and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities. As of December 31, 2017, Wooster's endowment stood at $311 million.Wooster is one of forty colleges named in Loren Pope's book Colleges That Change Lives, in which he called it his "original best-kept secret in higher education."
The College of Wooster Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#360 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Ohio
#15 of 313
2024 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#6 of 203
Most Popular Majors
Out of 16 majors categories at The College of Wooster, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from The College of Wooster within four or six years.