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Where Independent Thinkers Find Their People
With 80+ areas of study, an average class size of 13, and students from 75 countries and 45 states, Wooster gives you the academic breadth and human perspective to think in ways that surprise you.
"Wooster had everything I was looking for. I wanted to be counted as an individual, to have multiple opportunities to make an impact, and to be able to build a strong community.”
— Andrew Bell '26, History and Communication Studies
— Andrew Bell '26, History and Communication Studies
What You Can Study
Whatever You Pick, You'll Do More than Study It
From biology and neuroscience to political science, business economics and the arts, Wooster's 80+ areas of study span the full range of intellectual life. Whatever direction you choose, you’ll spend four years building an original, mentored project that belongs entirely to you.
Career Success: The Dream Careers on Your List Are Already on Ours
Your academic path is connected to real-world opportunities starting your first year. Ninety-three percent of Wooster graduates are employed or in graduate school within nine months of graduating.
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94%
Accepted into their top-choice graduate programs
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100%
Gain real-world experience through internships, research, or study abroad
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500+
Alumni volunteers supporting your aspirations
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Career Advising the Wooster Way
APEX advisors connect your academic interests to internship opportunities and career goals from your first year onward
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Funded Internship Opportunities
Wooster helps fund internships globally, from New York to Beijing, so financial constraints don't have to determine where you go.
Professional Introductions
More than 500 alumni volunteers connect students with career planning support, internship leads, and professional introductions worldwide.
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Graduate School Advising
Pre-professional advising in healthcare, law, business, social work, and more guides you from your first year through graduation.
Internships that Go Further
Through Advising, Planning and Experiential Learning services (APEX), Wooster students have interned at NASA, Saturday Night Live, Apple, PwC, Mayo Clinic, and the U.S. Senate, among many others. Funding is available for unpaid internships, and career advisors support you every step of the way.
- APEX funds summer internships globally
- Paid on-campus and community internships available year-round
- Academic credit options available
- One-on-one advisor support throughout the process
“I can't pick just one professor or advisor — the collective support I've received at Wooster has helped mold me into who I am today. There's not a single moment where I felt like there weren't at least a few people rooting for me.”
Marcel Elkouri '21
Doctoral Candidate in Neuroscience, University of Michigan
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Residential Life
Choose from 14 residence halls, 20 program houses, language suites, and themed living communities, each with its own distinct character.
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Campus Dining
A myriad of distinct menus among campus-wide dining options mean your palate will expand alongside your knowledge.
Resources Built Around Your Wellbeing
From academic tutoring to mental health counseling, the support resources at Wooster are built to meet your individual needs, whatever they are.
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Mental Health & Wellness
Professional counseling and wellness programs designed so the person you see knows your name, not just your student ID.
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Physical Health
From the on-campus health center to the 123,000-square-foot Scot Center, Swigart Strength Center, and a pool open to all students, taking care of your body at Wooster doesn't require leaving campus.
Academic Support
One-on-one tutoring, a writing center, and nationally-ranked libraries anchor academic support that is built around the demands of an education that ends in original research.
“I love the ability for students to connect across language barriers, different experiences, and so much more. The common goals of having a valuable education and creating long-lasting connections transcend many differences and hold a lot of us together.”
Nina Miller
Psychology, '25
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Arts & Performance
A Round of Monkeys, COWBelles, Shades of Gold, The Wooster Voice, WOO 91
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25+
Cultural & Identity
Black Student Association, International Student Association, Queer Student Union, Hillel, South Asia Committee
40+
Academic & Civic Life
Model UN, Amnesty International, Moot Court, Wooster Volunteer Network, The John Stuart Mill Forum, Jenny Investment Club
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30+
Sports & Recreation
Club Soccer, Ice Hockey, Equestrian Club, Chess Club, Women's Ultimate Frisbee
Wooster's Take on Greek Life
Wooster's section system offers the community, traditions, and social life of Greek organizations without the housing requirements, built around inclusion and shared experience.
13 Fraternities & Sororities
300+ Students participate in Greek life
Leadership Built Through Service
Wooster's service organizations connect campus life to local and global causes, giving you a way to put your values into action from your first year onward.
9 Service Houses
10+ Service Orgs
Open House
Experience a full day on campus with tours, info sessions, and student panels
Scot Saturday
Dive deep with an extended campus tour led by a dozen Wooster students.
Scot Saturday (Seniors Only)
Dive deep with an extended campus tour led by a dozen Wooster students.
Open House (Seniors Only)
Experience a full day on campus with tours, info sessions, and student panels
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99%
Admitted students who receive some form of aid
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Semester merit-based scholarship guarantee for every award (student must remain in good academic standing)
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$55K+
Average financial aid package for students who completed the FAFSA
Know Your Numbers Before You Apply
Two simple tools to help you understand what a Wooster education could cost.
Early Aid Estimator
The Early Aid Estimator is the best tool for rising high school seniors to learn their eligibility for our scholarships and need-based aid, information that is otherwise only released upon admission.
Net Price Calculator
Get a personalized cost estimate based on your financial situation. Available to all ages of high school students.
The Next Step Is Yours
Wooster's admissions team is available to answer questions,
connect you with current students, and help you navigate the process.
The application is the first step
Transfer Students
Transfer students are welcome at
Wooster, with up to 16 course credits (64 semester hours) transferable toward your degree. The admissions process is designed to make the transition as seamless as possible.
Wooster, with up to 16 course credits (64 semester hours) transferable toward your degree. The admissions process is designed to make the transition as seamless as possible.
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International Students
With 12% of students coming from outside the U.S. and a dedicated international admissions team, Wooster is built for students navigating the process from abroad. Support with visas, language requirements, and cultural transition is part of the package.
International Student Info
International Student Info
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