| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,058 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,027 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
31 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
61% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 5.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 66.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 11.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 1.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 68.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.9% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
240 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Wooster, OH |
| Population of city/town: |
26,384 |
| Nearest major city: |
Cleveland, OH |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
55 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
390,113 |
| Online campus map: |
www.wooster.edu/_media/
files/about/visit/map.pdf |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (75%)
- sorority housing (3%)
- fraternity housing (3%)
- single-student apartments (2%)
- other housing including Theme housing. (17%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
100% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
1% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
39% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
400 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Natural sciences and independent study libraries. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art museum, language lab, nursery school, undergraduate research center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
15% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
6 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
21% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Wooster Voice, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
9 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
145 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Newman Catholic Student Association, Campus Impact, Hillel, NOOR, Sisters in Spirit, Wooster Christian Fellowship, Word UP! Bible Study, Young Life
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Proyecto Latino, Men of Harambee, South Asia Committee, ASIA, African Students Union, Women of Images, Brothers of Diversity |
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| International student organizations: |
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Black, Chinese, and International Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Merry Kuween of Scots, Lethal Inflection, COW Belles, A Round of Monkeys, Effie's Players, Let's Dance Society, Shakesperiments, Wooster Scottish Arts Society, COW Dance company, Blackbirds Irish Dance, Artist's Voice, Student Music Association, Sapere Aude, the Gallows, Activities Crew, Great Scots Committee, Community Arts Connection, NSSLHA, Spectrum, Colleges Against Cancer, Volunteer Network, Students Helping Students, COW 4 Kids, Organic Farming, Greenhouse, Global Engagement Network, First Responders, Circle K, After These Messages, Don't Throw Shoes, Common Grounds, Feminist, Advocacy Organization, League of informed Voters, Men's Advocacy Network, Student Stewardship Initiative, College Economist Organization, REACH, Quiz Bowl, Peace by Peace, Model UN, College Democrats, College Republicans, Debates, Progressive Students, Moot Court, WOO91, ACLU, Student Mathematical Association; film, hip-hop, recording, cooking, communications, archaeology, sociology/anthropology, philosophy, psychology, investment, entrepreneur, pre-health, physics, geology, biology, biochemistry/molecular biology, and chemistry clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Keith Beckett,
Chair, Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Brenda Meese,
Assistant Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
black and old gold |
| School mascot: |
Scottie |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
North Coast Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
23% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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field house, aerobics/dance studio, fields, golf course, gymnasium, natatorium, stadium, tennis courts, ice arena; athletic and recreation, and fitness centers |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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aerobics, basketball, billiards, bowling, broomball, cricket, cycling, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, kickboxing, quidditch, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga |
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| Club sports for men: |
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cricket, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, ultimate Frisbee
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Cleveland, OH (48 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Akron/Canton, OH (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Canton, OH (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Wooster, OH (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
42% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
24% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Carnegie Mellon University, Case Western Reserve University, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins, The Ohio State University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
90% within six months of graduation |
| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Donald Kohn, former Vice Chair Federal Reserve
- Timothy Smucker, CEO JM Smucker Co
- Susan Stranahan, Pulitzer Prize winner, Philadelphia Inquirer.
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