The College of Wooster Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
The College of Wooster is a private university in Wooster, Ohio, enrolling about 1,730 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 59.53% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,629 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $61,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,458 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.53% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,730 99.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 14.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 82.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1353
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,761
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,031
- Room & Board: $14,490 annual estimate
The College of Wooster: what the data shows
Common questions about The College of Wooster, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The College of Wooster?
The College of Wooster is located in Wooster, OH (ZIP 44691).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is The College of Wooster public or private?
The College of Wooster is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The College of Wooster cost?
Published tuition: $61,640.
Average net price after aid: $23,458.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,512 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,032 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,941 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,165 |
| $110,001+ | $32,223 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $246,560.
How hard is it to get into The College of Wooster?
Admission rate: 59.53%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1353 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is The College of Wooster?
Total enrollment: 1,730 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,761 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The College of Wooster?
150%-time completion rate: 73.94%.
First-year retention: 82.1%.
What do graduates of The College of Wooster earn?
Median earnings: $43,895 six years after entry; $59,629 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,500.
20.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The College of Wooster known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (37 completions)
- 02.6021 (36 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (32 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (28 completions)
- Computer Science (27 completions)
- History, General (26 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (24 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (22 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (21 completions)
- Neuroscience (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The College of Wooster a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.53%; completion rate 73.94%; median earnings $59,629 at 10 years; net price $23,458. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$61,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The College of Wooster was $61,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,458
2024 Value
In 2024 The College of Wooster had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,458.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,832 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,458 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$246,560 4-Year Tuition
$14,490 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$77,380 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$309,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The College of Wooster.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The College of Wooster was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The College of Wooster in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $41,680 | $41,680 | $21,455 |
| 2014 | $43,350 | $43,350 | $23,904 |
| 2015 | $44,950 | $44,950 | $24,131 |
| 2016 | $46,860 | $46,860 | $25,385 |
| 2017 | $48,600 | $48,600 | $25,442 |
| 2018 | $50,250 | $50,250 | $24,806 |
| 2019 | $52,000 | $52,000 | $24,692 |
| 2020 | $54,000 | $54,000 | $24,249 |
| 2021 | $55,500 | $55,500 | $22,852 |
| 2022 | $57,500 | $57,500 | $24,995 |
| 2023 | $59,550 | $59,550 | $25,766 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59.53% Acceptance Rate
7,031 Total Applicants
3,819 Students Admitted
452 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.84% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1353
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The College of Wooster reported total enrollment of about 1,730 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.2%), Non-Resident Alien (14.2%), and Black or African American (9.6%). About 20.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 14.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The College of Wooster in 2024 is 1,730 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,761 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
63.38% 100% Completion Time
73.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 63.38% of students graduating from The College of Wooster completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- 02.6021: 39% male / 61% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 41% male / 59% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The College of Wooster.
Return on Investment
$26,500 Median Student Debt
$59,629 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
535.49% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for The College of Wooster.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 37 completions
2. 02.6021: 36 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 32 completions
4. Political Science and Government, General: 28 completions
5. Computer Science: 27 completions
6. History, General: 26 completions
7. Business/Managerial Economics: 24 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 22 completions
9. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 21 completions
Most popular programs at The College of Wooster.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The College of Wooster graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The College of Wooster from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 82.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,909
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,263
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The College of Wooster is a private non-profit institution located in Wooster, OH, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, 02.6021, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,730 students. Student body composition includes White (61.2%), Non-Resident Alien (14.2%), Black or African American (9.6%). The admission rate is 59.53%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1353. The 150%-time completion rate is 73.94%. Approximately 20.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 14.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Wooster, OH 44691
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
The College of Wooster provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The College of Wooster located?
The College of Wooster is located in Wooster, OH.
What is The College of Wooster's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at The College of Wooster is 59.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,031 applicants and 3,819 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does The College of Wooster cost?
Reported tuition is $61,640 and average net price is $23,458 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,490 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The College of Wooster?
The College of Wooster reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,761 students, White (61.2%), Non-Resident Alien (14.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend The College of Wooster?
About 14.3% of students at The College of Wooster are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for The College of Wooster?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, The College of Wooster reports midpoint SAT about 1353 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of The College of Wooster earn?
Median earnings are $43,895 six years after entry and $59,629 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The College of Wooster?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do The College of Wooster students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,500.
Is The College of Wooster public or private?
The College of Wooster is a private nonprofit institution located in Wooster, OH.
Is The College of Wooster an HBCU?
No. The College of Wooster is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The College of Wooster a tribal college?
No. The College of Wooster is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.