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The College of Wooster is located in Wooster, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1866 by the Presbyterian Church as the University of Wooster. The campus occupies an area of more than 230 acres. The College of Wooster offers degree programs in various areas of study including communication sciences and disorders, neuroscience, religious studies, education, and nursing.
The College has an active Greek life. The campus hosts organizations such as Phi Delta Sigma, Delta Phi Alpha, Epsilon Kappa Omicron, Alpha Gamma Phi, and Xi Chi Psi. The College of Wooster is also home to various student clubs including the College Economist Organization, Student Mathematics Association of America, Don’t Throw Shoes, Student Music Association, and Student Government Association.
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Campus Location1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH 44691
USA
Main Tel: (330) 263-2000
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mathematics, science, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and fine arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 398 | 45 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,781 in 2007-2008 (1,880 full-time equivalent). About 48% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 52% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 33,770 | | Room | $ 3,860 | | Board | $ 4,790 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 600 |
Financial Aid: The College Of Wooster participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsThe College Of Wooster provides on-campus housing for 1,856 of its 1,880 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the North Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 66% | | Women | 75% | | All | 70% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 540-670 | | Math | 550-660 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded) ENGINEERING (7 awarded) FINE ARTS (19 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (176 awarded) - African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- German Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (8 awarded) MEDIA (25 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (3 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (35 awarded) - Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (52 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (60 awarded) - Communication Disorders
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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