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Colleges / The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate61%
Acceptance Rate61%

The College of Wooster Academics

The College of Wooster requires a minimum of 32 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at The College of Wooster, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The College of Wooster accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, The College of Wooster does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at The College of Wooster graduate within six years.

The College of Wooster offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available X
New Student Orientation

Reminder: The College of Wooster may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At The College of Wooster?

The College of Wooster has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with The College of Wooster directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The College of Wooster

When choosing a major, The College of Wooster students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The College of Wooster.

Student Designed Majors

The College of Wooster allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at The College of Wooster

The College of Wooster offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About The College of Wooster


Does The College of Wooster Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The College of Wooster offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does The College of Wooster Offer Online Classes?

❌ The College of Wooster does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does The College of Wooster Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ The College of Wooster offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The College of Wooster Have An Honors Program?

❌ The College of Wooster does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does The College of Wooster Require Internships?

🟨 The College of Wooster does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About The College of Wooster


The College of Wooster Library

The main library on campus is the The College of Wooster Libraries and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The College of Wooster

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

The College of Wooster offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, Washington University in St. Louis and University of Michigan

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Case Western Reserve University

•3-2 dual degree program in social work with Case Western Reserve University

•Dentistry with Case Western Reserve University, architecture with Washington University in St. Louis

ROTC

Does The College of Wooster have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

The College of Wooster does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,973

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

61%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$57,500

Out-of-State

$57,500

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 15
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