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Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website

Westminster College campus
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Admission rate
93%
Open
Average net price
$19,484
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings
$59,487
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Westminster College is a private nonprofit college in New Wilmington, PA with 1,041 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $19,484 per year ($11,983 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,487 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
93%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,650
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,266
Fall 2023
Yield
14%
of admitted students enrolled

What Westminster College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$54,168
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$41,100

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$11,983
  • $30–48k$11,617
  • $48–75k$16,678
  • $75–110k$18,666
  • $110k+$24,612

Get a personal estimate with Westminster College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Freshman retention
81%
Median earnings
$59,487
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,804
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,041
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
33%
  • White74%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Black6%
  • Asian1%

Westminster College FAQ

What is Westminster College's acceptance rate?+

Westminster College admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is Westminster College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Westminster College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,650 students applied to Westminster College and 2,266 were admitted; 310 enrolled.

Does Westminster College consider legacy status?+

No. Westminster College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Westminster College require an essay?+

Westminster College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Westminster College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $54,168 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,484.

What is Westminster College's graduation rate?+

60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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