Selectivity
55%
Total Students
2,077
UG 2,077
PG -
Satisfaction Index
88%
Salary After Attending
$46,400
BASIC
| Web Site | www.wooster.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Wooster |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,077 |
| Women | 1,143 (55.03%) |
| Men | 934 (44.97%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | - |
| Women | - |
| Men | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 59,800 |
| Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Retention Rate | 88 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.wooster.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application URL | www.wooster.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 55 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 31-12-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 55% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 57% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 53% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 18% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 17% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 19% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 65% of applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 68% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | 540 | 670 |
| SAT - Maths | 560 | 560 |
| ACT - Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT - Writing | 8 | 9 |
| ACT - English | 25 | 32 |
| ACT - Maths | 24 | 29 |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://wooster.edu/admissions/aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.wooster.edu/admissions/aid/calc/calc/ |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$46,860 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,040 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Expenses |
$900 |
| Total | $59,800 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
- |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,040 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Expenses |
$900 |
| Total | $12,940 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 185 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 96.4% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 25,123 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 46,47,755 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | 3 | - | - |
| East Asian Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Russian Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | 21 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Neuroscience. | 13 | - | - |
| Category total | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 16 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Music Teacher Education. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 23 | - | - |
| Category total | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Chinese Language and Literature. | 1 | - | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 4 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | 15 | - | - |
| Music Therapy/Therapist. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 41 | - | - |
| Category total | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 13 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 22 | - | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 15 | - | - |
| Category total | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 35 | - | - |
| Category total | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 16 | - | - |
| Archeology. | 5 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Economics, Other. | 28 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 10 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 29 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 15 | - | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 2 | - | - |
| Dance, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 15 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General. | 2 | - | - |
| Music Theory and Composition. | 3 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 453 | 0 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 38% of classes 10-19 students: 31% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,077 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,143 (55.03%) |
| Men (% of total) | 934 (44.97%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 1.2 % Asian - 4.62 % Black/African-American - 8.14 % Hispanic/Latino - 4.57 % - Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.05 % White - 68.42 % Unknown - 2.89 % International Students - 10.11 % |
| All Graduate Students | - |
| Women (% of total) | - |
| Men (% of total) | - |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - - - - - - - - - |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 88 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
82 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 91% |
| Average Starting Salary | $41,200 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 23.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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