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Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Open
- Average net price
- $20,699
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $45,795
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wilson College is a private nonprofit college in Chambersburg, PA with 865 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1000 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,699 per year ($10,248 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,795 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 92%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,068
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 961
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–610
200800
SAT Math450–570
200800
What Wilson College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $39,715
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $27,150
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,248
- $30–48k$13,921
- $48–75k$13,725
- $75–110k$20,588
- $110k+$27,254
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $45,795
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 865
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White76%
- Hispanic10%
- Black9%
- Asian1%
Wilson College FAQ
What is Wilson College's acceptance rate?+
Wilson College admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Wilson College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1000.
Is Wilson College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wilson College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,068 students applied to Wilson College and 961 were admitted; 194 enrolled.
Does Wilson College consider legacy status?+
No. Wilson College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wilson College require an essay?+
Wilson College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wilson College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $39,715 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,699.
What is Wilson College's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217013 · How we use this data
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