College of Wooster

The College of Wooster
Former names
University of Wooster (1866–1915)
MottoIndependent Minds, Working Together[1]
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1866; 159 years ago (1866)
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission
Academic affiliation
Annapolis Group
Endowment$370 million (2022)[2]
PresidentAnne E. McCall
Academic staff
202 (fall 2023)[3]
Students1,876 (fall 2023)[3]
Location,
44691
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 240 acres (97 ha)[4]
LanguageEnglish
Colors   Old Gold & black
NicknameFighting Scots
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIINCAC
MascotScottie Dog
Websitewooster.edu
College of Wooster
Built1900
ArchitectLansing C. Holden
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival, Collegiate Gothic, other
NRHP reference No.80003246[5]
Added to NRHPFebruary 25, 1980

The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college in Wooster, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1866 by the Presbyterian Church as the University of Wooster, it has been officially non-sectarian since 1969. From its creation, the college has been a co-educational institution. It enrolls about 1,900 students and is a member of the Five Colleges of Ohio, Great Lakes Colleges Association, and Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities.

  1. ^ "Mission and Vision". Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  2. ^ As of December 31, 2022. "Fast Facts". The College of Wooster. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Institution Data Profile - The College of Wooster". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "Fast Facts". College of Wooster. 2019. Archived from the original on July 4, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System – (#80003246)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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