Westminster College (Pennsylvania)
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Westminster College (Pennsylvania)
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Westminster College (Pennsylvania) is a small private college located on a rural campus in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,156, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The college offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $38,760.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1040-1258
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
18%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Unknown
4%
Black
5%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
215
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.18% online, 82% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
87% On-campus
13% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's86% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $38,760 | $38,760 |
| Graduate | $9,000 | $9,000 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,380 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,250 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,380 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,250 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,250 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $53,390 | $53,390 |
| Off-campus without family | $53,390 | $53,390 |
| Off-campus with family | $41,010 | $41,010 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
29%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
29%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 16 | Psychology. | |||
| 17 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 18 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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