The College of Wooster's published cost of attendance is $75,656, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,512; middle-income families pay about $17,941; higher-income families pay approximately $32,223.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $75,656 |
| Tuition and Fees | $61,640 |
| Room and Board | $14,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$52,198 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,458 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,512 |
| $30–48k | $14,032 |
| $48–75k | $17,941 |
| $75–110k | $26,165 |
| $110k+ | $32,223 |
The College of Wooster's published cost of attendance is $75,656, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,512; middle-income families pay about $17,941; higher-income families pay approximately $32,223. Azimuth ranks The College of Wooster #1092 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 23.4th percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,874; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median earnings four years after enrollment of $57,840, median federal debt of $26,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $299 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections including Parent PLUS scenarios, see the Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of the College of Wooster earn median 4-year earnings of $57,840, placing The College of Wooster in the 32.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The College of Wooster #566 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects The College of Wooster's position as a liberal arts institution where outcomes vary meaningfully by field of study and career path chosen. The College of Wooster's program portfolio centers on Social Sciences, which represents 19% of degrees awarded. The largest program by enrollment is Political Science, with 32 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,760. Biology, General and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology also enroll substantial cohorts, while Mathematics graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $86,578, demonstrating the range of outcomes across the institution's academic offerings. The program mix reflects a liberal arts emphasis, with Arts representing 6% of degrees and other STEM fields at 6%. This diversified portfolio means that long-term financial outcomes depend substantially on major selection and the career paths graduates pursue after enrollment.
