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The College of Wooster, established in 1866 and also known as just ‘Wooster’, is a private liberal arts college situated in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The college offers several degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of 240 acres.
Wooster’s athletics department sponsors men’s as well as women’s sports teams. The college is a member of the NCAA Div-III and North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC). Their official mascot is the Fighting Scot and the sports teams are nicknamed as the Fighting Scots. Some of the notable alumni of the college include Arthur Holly Compton, Nobel Prize-winning physicist; Helen Murray Free, Elected President of the American Chemical Society; and Mary Crow, Poet Laureate.
The College Of Wooster is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Wooster, OH. 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, drama and performing arts, 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 540 to 670 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school 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 school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The College Of Wooster offers classes to 1,781 students (1,880 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. 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
http://www.wooster.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 176 | political science, English, history, sociology, international relations, economics courses, economics, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 60 | psychology, communication disorders, music therapy |
| Science | 52 | chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, biology, geology, physics, chemical physics, biochemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 35 | philosophy, religion |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 7 | archeology |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | music teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, dance |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for The College Of Wooster in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 398 | 45 |
In 2007-2008, The College Of Wooster had a total enrollment of 1,781 students (1,880 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 69% |
| (Foreign Students) | 31% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 38% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
The College Of Wooster offers campus housing for 1,856 of its 1,880 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,944 | 2,778 | 70% | 515 | 19% |
| Men | 1,923 | 1,261 | 66% | 247 | 20% |
| Women | 2,021 | 1,517 | 75% | 268 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
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 | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 64% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,770 |
| Room and board | $ 8,650 |
| Room charge | $ 3,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
The College Of Wooster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 303700)
The College Of Wooster has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $80,661 | 20 | $76,094 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $60,728 | 22 | $60,846 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $50,409 | 36 | $51,343 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $49,268 | 3 | $49,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $64,455 | 81 | $59,971 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German 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 Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemical Physics
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% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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