College of Wooster
The College of Wooster is a private liberal arts college in Wooster, Ohio. 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 2,000 students and is a member of The Five Colleges of Ohio, Great Lakes Colleges Association, and the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities.
Former names | University of Wooster (1866–1915) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Independent Minds, Working Together |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1866 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
Academic affiliation | Annapolis Group |
| Endowment | $370 million (2022) |
| President | Anne E. McCall |
Academic staff | 184 (full-time) |
| Undergraduates | 2,000 |
| Location | Wooster, Ohio , 44691 , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 240 acres (97 ha) |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Old Gold & black |
| Nickname | Fighting Scots |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III — NCAC |
| Mascot | Scottie Dog (as of March 30, 2023) |
| Website | wooster |
College of Wooster | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | Lansing C. Holden |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, Collegiate Gothic, other |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003246 |
| Added to NRHP | February 25, 1980 |
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