Westminster College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	998
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Westminster College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Westminster College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Westminster College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Westminster College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Westminster College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,230

Cost of attendance at Westminster College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,230

Cost of attendance at Westminster College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Westminster College received on average $30,669 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,669

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	106	37%	$4,819	$510,863
Other Federal Grant	106	37%	$7,005	$742,523
State Grant/Scholarships	118	41%	$3,669	$432,988
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	290	100%	$26,616	$7,718,538
Total Grant & Scholarships	290	100%	$30,669	$8,894,049

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Westminster College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Westminster College students is 72.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.5%.

72.8%

African American 30.0% 3 students
white 72.8% 158 students
unknown 81.8% 45 students
hispanic 100.0% 3 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Presidents' Athletic Conference
Baseball Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball Presidents' Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Presidents' Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Westminster College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Westminster College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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