Overview
Founded in 1853 by a local Presbyterian congregation, Westminster College is a 4-year liberal arts college in central Missouri. Westminster grants undergraduate degrees in 33 academic majors and 41 minors. As the site of Winston Churchill’s famous “Iron Curtain” speech, Westminster is home to the National Churchill Museum. For students interested in history and architecture, Westminster features an entire district of campus on the National Register of Historic Places and the university is known for its trademark columns, the last surviving vestige of the original Westminster Hall.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$26,768
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1132
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $34,188 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $34,188 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
92%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,039
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,254
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,946
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2459
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,254
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,260,211
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$71,184
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,424
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,185
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,173
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2051
Students Applied
93%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
34
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
75%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1132
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
610
Total Number of Undergrads
610
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
89
Faculty Overview
0
100
49%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
70
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
54
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
81%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
84%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Jays
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
185
Total Female Athletes
117
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Westminster College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,800
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Tulsa
Kansas City
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Top 5 Employers
Westminster College
Edward Jones
Cerner Corporation
University of Missouri - Columbia
State Farm
Top 5 Sectors
Business
Healthcare
Psychology
Education
Accounting
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am taking so many amazing classes here at Westminster!! Each class is really interesting. For example, I am taking psychology as a social science (which I was incredibly not excited for) but I am absolutely loving it!!! My professor makes it so easy and engaging.
Siri from Hibbing, MN
If you get the opportunity to visit, do an overnight stay, visit a few classes, ask a ton of questions. If you decide to enroll at Westminster, keep an open mind during your first few weeks and talk to everyone. You'll find your niche in a short amount of time.
Alyssa from Arkansas
I absolutely love the small class sizes and nice learning facilities available here. Most classes have no more then 25 students in it, so your teachers actually know you by name and care about your success. The small class sizes also make it easier for you to ask questions and get help when you need it. Classroom learning isn't the only type of learning that goes on at Westminster. Through all of the different clubs I have gained so many valuable leadership and teamwork skills that will make me attractive to future employers.
Layle from Grove City, OH
westminster college has a wide veriety of options for students to get involved and experience something new. this campus has a lot of history to it. winston churchill gave his famus iron curton speech, not only that but our campus holds a peice if the berlin wall that separated east from west Germany.
Matthew from Fulton, MO
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