Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 664
Graduate Enrollment: 426
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.87%
Male/Female: 21% / 79% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 15.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 76.4%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 7.2%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,390
In-State tuition: $26,200Out-of-State tuition: $26,200
Estimated books and supplies: $1,104 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,840 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $71,728 (2017)
Median Family Income: $49,481 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,328 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $279 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,308 |
| $30k-48k | $19,145 |
| $48k-75k | $20,016 |
| $75k-110k | $22,844 |
| $110k+ | $27,259 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,328 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,015 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,119 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,802 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 32 | $53,061 ($4,422) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 33 | $41,066 | $294 | $65,525 ($5,460) | |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,850Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $54,252,350 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $71,425,680 (2022)