College of Wooster
Founded 1866
President Anne McCall (President)
Fees USD 54,960
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college founded in 1866 in Wooster, Ohio. Consistently ranked among the top 60 liberal arts colleges nationally, Wooster enrolls 2,000 students and is particularly famous for its Independent Study (IS) program — every senior completes a year-long original research thesis with a dedicated faculty mentor — giving Wooster one of the highest PhD production rates per capita of any liberal arts college.
Distinctive Features
- Independent Study (IS) — Every student completes year-long original research thesis with personal faculty mentor
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health and research sciences
- Music — Strong performance and musicology programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~57% | Tuition: ~$54,960