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THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER (Wooster)

  • 1189 Beall Avenue
  • Wooster, OH 44691
  • OPEID College Code: 00303700
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  • General Phone: (330) 263-2000
  • President: Grant H. Cornwell
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,853
  • College Alias: Wooster
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The College of Wooster - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
The College of Wooster Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,1952,5574,752
Number Granted Admission (%)1,231 (56%)1,564 (61%)2,795 (59%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)216 (18%)265 (17%)481 (17%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam31465%
ACT ® Exam33469%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading540660
SAT ® Math540650
SAT ® Writing540660
 
ACT ® Composite2429
ACT ® English2331
ACT ® Math2228
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving54%14%37%93%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,592$5,875$1,099$19,584
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.6%1.6%0.9%
Number in Default553
Number in Repayment302311313
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$34,950$33,770$31,870
In-State Tuition and Fees$34,950$33,770$31,870
Out of State Tuition and Fees$34,950$33,770$31,870
Books and Supplies$1,000$900$810
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,950$8,650$8,152
Other Expenses$600$500$500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$45,500$43,820$41,332
In-State$45,500$43,820$41,332
Out of State$45,500$43,820$41,332
Off Campus
In-District$35,950$34,670$32,680
In-State$35,950$34,670$32,680
Out of State$35,950$34,670$32,680
Off Campus with Family
In-District$35,950$34,670$32,680
In-State$35,950$34,670$32,680
Out of State$35,950$34,670$32,680
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Degree18
Biology Degree20
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree20
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree5
 
Education
Music Teacher Education Degree3
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree38
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African Studies Degree3
African-American Studies Degree-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other Degree5
German Studies Degree2
Russian Studies Degree1
Womens Studies Degree-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Comparative Literature Degree1
French Language and Literature Degree6
German Language and Literature Degree-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree3
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree3
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders Degree6
Music Therapy Degree2
 
History
History Degree39
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree3
Neuroscience Degree1
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree8
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree22
Religious Studies Degree7
 
Physical Sciences
Chemical Physics Degree-
Chemistry Degree12
Geology and Earth Science Degree8
Physics Degree7
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree37
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree19
Archaeology Degree5
Economics Degree16
Economics, Other Degree11
International Relations and Affairs Degree14
Political Science Degree31
Sociology Degree27
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree2
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree8
Dance Degree-
Drama Degree3
Fine Studio Arts Degree16
Music Degree2
Music Performance Degree1
Music Theory and Composition Degree-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,853
    • Undergraduate: 1,853
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 859 Female: 994
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 859 Female: 994
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,807 Part-Time: 46
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,807 Part-Time: 46
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien905%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown24713%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18352%
Ages 18-1985246%
Ages 20-2183745%
Ages 22-24955%
Ages 25-2950.3%
Ages 30-3420.1%
Ages 35-3910.05%
Ages 40-4920.1%
Ages 50-6520.1%
Age Unknown221%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees744611133
Faculty Status20616838
Tenured Faculty9292-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service20216438
Primarily Instruction20216438
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1091054
Other Professionals1258837
Technical and/or Paraprofessional30825454
Clerical And Secretarial776413
Skilled Crafts24168
Service and/or Maintenance19316726
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,251 (164)$61,267 (86)$57,029 (78)
Professor$75,919 (43)$77,820 (27)$72,710 (16)
Associate Professor$59,566 (49)$58,725 (28)$60,686 (21)
Assistant Professor$48,976 (62)$49,980 (25)$48,298 (37)
Instructor$49,750 (10)$45,667 (6)$55,875 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,251 (164)$61,267 (86)$57,029 (78)
Professor$75,919 (43)$77,820 (27)$72,710 (16)
Associate Professor$59,566 (49)$58,725 (28)$60,686 (21)
Assistant Professor$48,976 (62)$49,980 (25)$48,298 (37)
Instructor$49,750 (10)$45,667 (6)$55,875 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes592344248
Unduplicated Athletes479284195
Baseball3535-
Basketball321616
All Track Combined1789385
Field Hockey23-23
Football9696-
Golf88-
Lacrosse533122
Soccer572829
Softball15-15
Swimming and Diving552530
Tennis271215
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$35,069$27,631
Assistant Coaches-$10,521$6,907
 
Coaches
All Coaches542925
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students76%
 
By Gender
Male74%
Female78%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien83%
American Indian100%
Black68%
Asian55%
Hispanic100%
White76%
Unknown76%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less68%
5 Years74%
6 Years76%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related154
Liquor Related1-
On Campus
Drug Related204
Liquor Related3-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape41
Arson12
On Campus
Forcible Rape41
Burglary-1
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson13
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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