The College of Wooster, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
The College of Wooster Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity65
Retention70
Graduation61
Earnings29
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The College of Wooster
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences18%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education<1%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History7%
Mathematics and Statistics5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences8%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences23%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into The College of Wooster
54%
Admission Rate
625
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The College of Wooster
$50K
In-State Tuition
$50K
Out-of-State Tuition
$62K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The College of Wooster
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$271
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 39% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The College of Wooster
87%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 72% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 76% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 79% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 72% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 90% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 88% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The College of Wooster
93%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at The College of Wooster
2,001
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 14% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|
Location Map
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