Westminster College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3654 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1032 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #960 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #64 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1453 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 1,137
- Graduates
- 54
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.westminster.edu
Westminster College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Westminster College has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,392 | 1,146 | 1,189 |
| Admissions | 2,214 | 1,047 | 1,113 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 269 | 148 | 120 |
43 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
141 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 809 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 189 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 61 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 57 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (5%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Westminster College is $20,394 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,226 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,101 |
| $48-75K | $17,687 |
| $75-110K | $19,595 |
| $110K+ | $23,964 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,540 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,540 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,540 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | |
| Fee in-state | $750 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,005 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,380 |
| Room charge | $6,930 |
| Meal charge | $5,950 |
Westminster College majors
Westminster College has granted 215 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 17 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Westminster College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 9 |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Economics, Other | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | |
| Education, Other | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Neuroscience | 6 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 5 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Radio and Television | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Communication, General | 1 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 215 | 17 |
Westminster College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 60% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Westminster College has published 1,257 scientific papers with 13,504 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, History, Biology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 24 | 46 |
| 1994 | 31 | 69 |
| 1995 | 26 | 55 |
| 1996 | 17 | 71 |
| 1997 | 27 | 53 |
| 1998 | 24 | 72 |
| 1999 | 15 | 83 |
| 2000 | 27 | 108 |
| 2001 | 18 | 98 |
| 2002 | 22 | 141 |
| 2003 | 20 | 156 |
| 2004 | 13 | 131 |
| 2005 | 13 | 191 |
| 2006 | 22 | 188 |
| 2007 | 19 | 207 |
| 2008 | 27 | 290 |
| 2009 | 25 | 307 |
| 2010 | 43 | 285 |
| 2011 | 25 | 330 |
| 2012 | 50 | 392 |
| 2013 | 50 | 426 |
| 2014 | 33 | 468 |
| 2015 | 38 | 592 |
| 2016 | 34 | 591 |
| 2017 | 50 | 697 |
| 2018 | 47 | 909 |
| 2019 | 39 | 819 |
| 2020 | 30 | 939 |
| 2021 | 36 | 904 |
| 2022 | 46 | 905 |
| 2023 | 32 | 913 |
| 2024 | 18 | 845 |
| 2025 | 8 | 695 |
Westminster College alumni
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Edmond Hamilton
- Occupations
- writerscience fiction writerchildren's writernovelist
- Biography
-
Edmond Moore Hamilton was an American writer of science fiction during the mid-twentieth century. He is known for writing most of the Captain Future stories.
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J. R. Miller
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
James Russell Miller was a popular Christian author, Editorial Superintendent of the Presbyterian Board of Publication, and pastor of several churches in Pennsylvania and Illinois.
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Deborah Majoras
- Born in
-
United States - Enrolled in Westminster College
- 1981-1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Biography
-
Deborah Platt Majoras is the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, appointed May 11, 2004, by President George W. Bush and sworn in on August 16, 2004. President Bush had announced his intention to appoint her to the position on July 30, 2004. Majoras is a member of the Republican Party.
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M. Richard Rose
- Occupations
- university teacher
- Biography
-
Merle Richard Rose was an American academic. He was the tenth president of Alfred University from 1974 until 1978, when he left to become the seventh president of the Rochester Institute of Technology from 1979 until 1992.
General info
| Alternative names | WC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1852 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 271 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 319 South Market Street New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, 16172 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7249468761 |