C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

The College of Wooster

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Wooster, Ohio 44691
The College of Wooster campus, Wooster, OH
The College of Wooster campus, Wooster, OH. Photo: DavidJ710 at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,876
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
54%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The College of Wooster, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,629
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,895
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,500
Median debt at graduation
73.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,353
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
20.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 75th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The College of Wooster

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Mathematics—$86,578+24%#55 of 309#32$27,000
Economics—$79,310-4%#188 of 368#123—
Political Science and Government$38,727$64,760+2%#209 of 565#125$26,784
Communication and Media Studies$39,527$60,884+8%#152 of 660#72$22,111
Psychology—$60,250+19%#98 of 1027#37$26,000
Sociology$32,462$56,115+7%#144 of 462#64$27,000
English Language and Literature$30,746$55,456+14%#118 of 576#48$26,717
History$28,013$48,903-4%#275 of 459#194$26,546
Biology$32,462————$26,107
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$29,942————$23,250
Philosophy$27,174————$23,100

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The The College of Wooster Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $268,064
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,348/mo — vs ~$756/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44667 (5.4% cap, Orrville)

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🏆 Where The College of Wooster Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $59,050 $59,050
Room $6,800
Board $7,200
Total Cost (On-Campus) $75,800 $75,800

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,876
Total Students
52%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 6%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The College of Wooster?
The College of Wooster has an acceptance rate of 54%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend The College of Wooster?
Tuition at The College of Wooster is $59,050 for in-state students and $59,050 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at The College of Wooster?
The graduation rate at The College of Wooster is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is The College of Wooster a good school?
The College of Wooster has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The College of Wooster?
The College of Wooster has a total enrollment of 1,876 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology