Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,073
Graduate Enrollment: 62
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 82.14%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 25.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2008)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.5%
Black: 6.8%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 9.0%
Black: 6.8%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 9.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,257
In-State tuition: $38,230Out-of-State tuition: $38,230
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,670 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,670 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,250 (2022)
Average Family Income: $79,866 (2016)
Median Family Income: $71,144 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,060 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,065 |
| $30k-48k | $16,212 |
| $48k-75k | $17,031 |
| $75k-110k | $21,994 |
| $110k+ | $24,523 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 67%6-year graduation rate: 73%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,060 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,874 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 85.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 87.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 69.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 72.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,757 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,048 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | $44,829 ($3,736) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 | $35,817 ($2,985) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 2 | $59,327 ($4,944) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,982 ($3,332) | $44,343 ($3,695) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 | $52,150 ($4,346) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 29 | $26,000 | $276 | $38,778 ($3,232) | $47,544 ($3,962) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $26,638 | $282 | $69,544 ($5,795) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | $41,819 ($3,485) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,250Full time faculty: 58%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $110,649,651 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $138,302,783 (2022)