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Opening of the College
- When
- 1870
- Where
- Wooster, Ohio
The University of Wooster opened its doors in 1870 with a faculty of five and a student body of thirty men and four women.
Although founded in 1866, the University of Wooster did not open its doors until 1870. At the time of opening, the institution had a faculty of five and a student body of thirty men and four women. This small initial cohort highlights the modest beginnings of the college, which grew from a Presbyterian-founded institution into a broader liberal arts college.
Sources
- College of Wooster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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