Campus & Student Life at The College of Wooster

Home to about 1,924 undergraduates in 2020, Wooster College is a small, private college located in Wooster, Ohio. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Wooster College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wooster College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wooster College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Wooster College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Wooster College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wooster College Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The College of Wooster

Wooster College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The College of Wooster

Wooster College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,924 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,921 (99.8%). Part-time attendance was 3 (0.2%).

The College of Wooster is Ranked #247 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wooster College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wooster College #247 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wooster College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wooster College Diversity Guide.

The College of Wooster Competes in the NCAA

Wooster College has a total of 610 student athletes, 324 men and 286 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The College of Wooster Athletics