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56.3%Acceptance
$59,550Tuition
1,876Students
74%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,629Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$59,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,550
Average Net Price
$25,766
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,000
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,995
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,800
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$281/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
74.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
44.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,018
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,787
$48,001 – $75,000 $23,052
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,899
$110,001+ $32,701

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay $25,766 on average after financial aid, far below the $74,800 sticker price. Low-income students pay around $15,000 annually, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $32,700. Over four years, that translates to $60,000 for lower-income families and $130,800 for wealthier ones.

Graduates typically leave with $26,500 in debt, resulting in monthly payments of $281. That's manageable against median earnings of $59,629 ten years out, representing just 5.7% of monthly income. The college meets financial need aggressively, with 31% of students receiving institutional grants averaging $41,737. Only 20% of students qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting the school's middle-class appeal.

Students from families earning under $75,000 get the best deal here. Wooster's generous aid transforms an expensive liberal arts education into something approaching state school pricing for those who need it most.

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