School Information

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Total Enrollment 1,543
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Westminster College

http://www.westminster.edu
319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania 16172
(724) 946-8761

The mission of Westminster College is to help men and women develop competencies, commitments and characteristics which have distinguished human beings at their best. The liberal arts tradition is the foundation of the curriculum continually designed to serve this mission in a rapidly changing world. The College sees the well-educated person as one whose skills are complemented by ever-developing values and ideals identified in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Westminster's quest for excellence is a recognition that stewardship of life mandates the maximum possible development of each person's capabilities. Westminster College Outcomes (Mission statement expressed as statements of student ability based outcomes) ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Westminster College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 94.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,723), and 74% receive loans ($6,735 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,440. Off campus it is around $7,200.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Westminster College is $18,969 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,908 people applied to Westminster College. Of the applicants, 61.0% were admitted (59.0% male & 63.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (18.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 1,471 undergraduate students at Westminster College, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 93.0% of the 72 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     75.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 15th December 15th
Admissions Office Phone 1-800-942-8033
Admissions Office Email tokarbp@westminster.edu
Admissions Office Address 319 S. Market StNew Wilmington PA 16172-0001
Admissions Website http://www.westminster.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.westminster.edu/admissions/app_online.cfm
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Westminster College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Westminster College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Westminster College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 30
Biochemistry 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
Molecular Biology 1
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 59
Accounting 13
Business Administration and Management, General 44
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 40
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
Public Relations/Image Management 16
Radio and Television 13
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer Science 2
Information Science/Studies 1
Education 59 30
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 12
Education, General 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 47
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
History Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 12
Reading Teacher Education 9
English language and literature/letters 19
English Language and Literature, General 19
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 11
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 0
Latin Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 6
History 19
History, General 19
Mathematics and statistics 9
Mathematics, General 9
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Science 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 1
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 1
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical sciences 14
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, Other 7
Psychology 10
Psychology, General 10
Psychology, Other 0
Social sciences 29
Economics, General 1
Economics, Other 4
International Relations and Affairs 2
Political Science and Government, General 9
Sociology 13
Theology and religious vocations 1
Religious Education 1
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual and performing arts 13
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Design and Visual Communications, General 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
Music Performance, General 1
Music Theory and Composition 0
Music, General 9
 
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