Introduction and Overview

Location: Located in Wooster, Ohio, the specific address is 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.

Student Size: It is a small college with 421 undergraduates.

Majors: It offers education majors in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, business, and engineering technology. Popular majors include animal science and animal husbandry, agricultural business, crop and soil science, landscaping and site management, agricultural teacher education, horticulture, etc.

History and Establishment

The college was established in 1969 as a product of the associate degree program conducted within the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University.

School Strength

Faculty: The professors are rated B+. According to Niche data, 100% of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1, and teachers are able to provide students with more adequate guidance and help.

Teaching facilities: As part of Ohio State University, students can use some of the university's resources and facilities. At the same time, the college itself is equipped with professional teaching facilities related to agricultural technology to meet the needs of practical teaching.

Nature of the institution

Public college.

Educational philosophy

Attach importance to the concept of lifelong learning and is committed to providing students with convenient, high-quality applied education experiences, with the aim of helping students become technically capable, independent and value-creating citizens in the global society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines:

Animal Science and Animal Husbandry: The course covers knowledge and skills in animal breeding, animal health management, and animal husbandry production, laying the foundation for students to engage in animal breeding, veterinary technology and other jobs.

Agricultural Business: Focus on cultivating students' business management and operational capabilities in the agricultural field, including knowledge in agricultural marketing, agricultural enterprise management, and agricultural product trade.

Crop and Soil Science: Involving crop planting, soil fertility management, pest and disease control, etc., allowing students to master key technologies and knowledge in agricultural production.

Key laboratories: Although no particularly famous specific laboratories are mentioned, the college maintains a close relationship with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, and students have the opportunity to participate in related experiments and research projects and come into contact with advanced agricultural research equipment and technology.

Departments

There is no clear division of independent departments, but many majors and courses related to agricultural technology are offered.

Ranking

Ranked 2nd in the best community colleges in Ohio released by Niche, with an overall score of A-, and 19th among 922 community colleges in the United States.

Expenses

According to Niche data, the average annual net cost is $18,018, and the average annual total aid amount for students who receive grants or scholarships is $5,380. 89% of students receive financial aid.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: The campus is small in size and has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, student dormitories, cafeterias and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Cultural atmosphere: The college focuses on students' personal experience and the creation of a community atmosphere. Students can make like-minded friends here and participate in various campus activities and community organizations, such as agricultural-related academic societies and sports clubs, to enrich their extracurricular life.

Surrounding environment: Worcester is a city with a strong agricultural atmosphere. There are abundant agricultural resources and practical opportunities in the surrounding area, providing students with a good environment for combining with actual agricultural production.