School Profile: The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

1,730 undergraduates

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Private

4 Year

Town

Small

Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • Tuition: $61,640
  • Books and Supplies: $1,250
  • Campus Housing: $14,490
  • Other Expenses: $1,000

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$23,458

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $12,512
$30,001-$48,000 $14,032
$48,001-$75,000 $17,941
$75,001-$110,000 $26,165
$110,001+ $32,223

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
76% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
82% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$53,000

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Political Science and Government
$38,727
Biology, General
$32,462
History
$28,013
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$29,942
Communication and Media Studies
$39,527

English Language and Literature, General
$30,746
Sociology
$32,462
Philosophy
$27,174

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 630 740

SAT Math

800 590 720

ACT

36 27 33

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

60%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

46%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$22,681 - $27,000

$240 - $286 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

100% / 0%

Full-time / Part-time
1,761 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

61% White
14% Non-resident alien
10% Black
5% Hispanic
4% Asian
4% Two or more races
1% Unknown
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