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College of Wooster

PrivateWooster, USA₹0.6 L/yrEst. 1866Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Wooster, USA
Accreditation Five Colleges of Ohio, Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (100+ majors) UG 4 years

Overview

College of Wooster is a private institution in Wooster, OH, USA, founded in 1866. A college known nationally for mentored undergraduate research through its required senior Independent Study, combined with small classes, international diversity, and strong career

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA, BM, BME, BMusTherapy
  • Majors Available: 100+
  • Curriculum: First-Year Seminar develops critical thinking; students take courses across arts/humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, global/cultural/religious perspectives, and foreign language. Culminates in senior Independent Study research project with faculty mentor.
  • Distinctive Programs: Senior Independent Study (top 10 nationally), Pathways for career exploration, experiential learning/internships/research from year 1
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1

Campus and Location

Located in Wooster, USA. Campus spans 240 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Senior Independent Study (top 10 nationally)
  • Members of Five Colleges of Ohio, Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 54% (recent), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Available in 60+ countries; 15% international students

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (100+ majors) UG USD 64,210 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (100+ majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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