Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA

Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$40,720

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,675
Declined 550
Total Received 2,225
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Private

1,161

undergraduate students

50

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1852, Westminster College is a private four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and the sciences. It is located on a 300-acre campus in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania—65 miles north of Pittsburgh.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,211
Established in 1852
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

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300-acre campus in New Wilmington (population: 2,220), 60 miles from Pittsburgh. Served by bus; air and train serve Youngstown, OH (25 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Westminster College
319 South Market Street
New Wilmington, PA
16172

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
75%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
22%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
75%
Bottom 1/2
25%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,675
Declined 550
Total Received 2,225

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Reading
  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$31,360

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,470
Housing & Food $12,380
Additional fees $1,250
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $54,100
Average Financial Aid - $31,360
Total with Avg. Aid $22,740

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 724 946-7102
gerberca@westminster.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, ice hockey, rock climbing, skiing, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, rock climbing, skiing, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, badminton, basketball, cross-country, diving, football, golf, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Presidents' Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Ancient Studies/Civilization yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, Other yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,211

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

1,161
students

Female
56%
649

Male
44%
512

4%

50
students

Female
58%
29

Male
42%
21

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

1,018
students

Female
53%
539

Male
47%
479

12%

143
students

Female
77%
110

Male
23%
33

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
76%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

61

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Canada
Northern Ireland
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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