Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA, USA
Affiliated with the Presbyterian church, Westminster College is 4-year liberal arts college located in western Pennsylvania. Westminster is home to 41 bachelor’s degree-granting programs as well as 10 pre-professional fields of study. In addition to classroom space, the Westminster campus is home to the Outdoor Laboratory for Biological and Environmental Sciences—a 100-acre space featuring a field station, nature center, and conservation areas. For sports fans, Westminster fields 20 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Titans.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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Not for Profit
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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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
Fall Regular Decision | August 31 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
71%
Out-Of-State Students
29%
10%
Submitting ACT
31%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1097
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,225
Total Number of Undergrads
1,163
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
66%
20-39 Students
32%
40-99 Students
1%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. |
$38,700
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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. |
$38,700
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$11,900
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Books and Supplies |
$1000
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Aid & Grants
0
100
87%
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.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,815
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,022
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,045
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.
82%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,522
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.
$20,000
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.
$248
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
US National: 44%
54%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
57
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Titans
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Presidents' Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
93%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,200
What Students Are Saying
Westminster College is a great place that takes pride in its sense of community. Professors know your name and are willing to help. It is a great school that feels like home.
Jennifer from PA
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