College of Wooster Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $61,900 |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees
|
$48,600 |
|
Room and Board
|
$11,400 |
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Books and Supplies
|
$1,000 |
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Other Expenses
|
$900 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, external finance company |
College of Wooster Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 003037 |
Free |
| Institution’s own form | |
| CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
College of Wooster Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 399 (73.2%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 333 (83.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 333 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 198 (59.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 95% |
| Average Award | $42,056 |
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Need-Based Gift
|
Received by 321 (96.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,506 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 265 (79.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,293 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 60 (18.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 135 (24.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,680 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,218 (61.4%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,083 (88.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,079 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 539 (50.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 92% |
| Average Award | $41,286 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,049 (97.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,599 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 899 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,291 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 138 (12.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 713 (36.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,828 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
61% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$29,650 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
9.0% |
|
Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
College of Wooster Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Not reported |
|---|---|
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Number of Awards
|
1,491 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
|
137 |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
|
| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Community Service, Religious Involvement |
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Number of Awards
|
184 |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
|
| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities |
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Number of Awards
|
321 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,134 |