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The College Of Wooster is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Wooster, Ohio. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at The College Of Wooster top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at The College Of Wooster often study science, mathematics, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 560 to 680 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at The College Of Wooster benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, The College Of Wooster tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,846 students (1,826 full-time equivalent).
The College Of Wooster has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The College Of Wooster does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in North Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
The College Of Wooster
1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691
General Phone: (330) 263-2000
Admissions Phone: (330) 263-2322
Financial Aid Phone: (330) 263-2317
http://www.wooster.edu
The College Of Wooster awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 207 | history, English, political science, economics courses, sociology, economics, anthropology, international relations, ... |
| Science | 71 | biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, geology, physics, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, communication disorders, music therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 28 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Media | 23 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama, dance |
| Music | 2 | music, music theory and composition |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
| Engineering | 0 | archeology |
Number of programs and degrees for The College Of Wooster in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 413 | 40 |
In 2005, The College Of Wooster had a total enrollment of 1,846 students (1,826 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 47% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
The College Of Wooster offers campus housing for 1,820 of its 1,826 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wooster, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,542 | 1,900 | 75% | 537 | 28% |
| Men | 1,341 | 951 | 71% | 269 | 28% |
| Women | 1,201 | 949 | 79% | 268 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (330) 263-2322
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,230 |
| Room and board | $ 7,060 |
| Room charge | $ 3,210 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
The College Of Wooster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (330) 263-2317
The College Of Wooster has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $75,948 | 16 | $67,684 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $58,588 | 17 | $58,515 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $47,006 | 20 | $44,550 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,667 | 5 | $40,010 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $59,563 | 58 | $54,634 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The College Of Wooster Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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