Westminster College - Missouri: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5101 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1440 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1360 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Fulton |
| #4645 of 6,281 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 654
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.wcmo.edu
Westminster College - Missouri Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Westminster College - Missouri has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 26% 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 | 97% | 96% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,715 | 981 | 734 |
| Admissions | 1,658 | 941 | 717 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 214 | 130 | 84 |
204 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Westminster College - Missouri are 880-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
162 or 76%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Westminster College - Missouri are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 500 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 33 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (1%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Westminster College - Missouri is $23,783 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 | $20,589 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,728 |
| $48-75K | $21,190 |
| $75-110K | $23,070 |
| $110K+ | $27,065 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,390 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,390 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,390 |
| Fee in-district | $2,734 |
| Fee in-state | $2,734 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,734 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 637 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,414 |
| Room charge | $6,034 |
| Meal charge | $5,380 |
Westminster College - Missouri majors
Westminster College - Missouri has granted 139 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Westminster College - Missouri.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Finance, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Economics, General | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 |
| Marketing, Other | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Public Health, Other | 1 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 139 |
Westminster College - Missouri has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 48% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Westminster College - Missouri has published 272 scientific papers with 2,668 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 11 |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 0 | 9 |
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 11 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 | 20 |
| 2002 | 0 | 27 |
| 2003 | 0 | 19 |
| 2004 | 1 | 15 |
| 2005 | 2 | 20 |
| 2006 | 6 | 18 |
| 2007 | 9 | 18 |
| 2008 | 10 | 41 |
| 2009 | 17 | 48 |
| 2010 | 10 | 68 |
| 2011 | 11 | 97 |
| 2012 | 15 | 116 |
| 2013 | 8 | 140 |
| 2014 | 8 | 170 |
| 2015 | 8 | 137 |
| 2016 | 19 | 168 |
| 2017 | 17 | 179 |
| 2018 | 10 | 153 |
| 2019 | 8 | 201 |
| 2020 | 10 | 240 |
| 2021 | 10 | 241 |
| 2022 | 13 | 248 |
Westminster College - Missouri alumni
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Ted Shackelford
- Occupations
- television actorfilm producerfilm actorscreenwriterstage actor
- Biography
-
Theodore Tillman Shackelford III is an American actor, known for his roles on television. He played Gary Ewing in the CBS prime time soap operas Dallas and its spin-off Knots Landing (1979–1993), and had a recurring role portraying twin brothers William and Jeffrey Bardwell on the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless (2006—2015).
-
Thomas E. Starzl
- Occupations
- scientistsurgeonphysician
- Biography
-
Thomas Earl Starzl was an American physician, researcher, and expert on organ transplants. He performed the first human liver transplants, and has often been referred to as "the father of modern transplantation." A documentary, entitled "Burden of Genius," covering the medical and scientific advances spearheaded by Starzl himself, was released to the public in 2017 in a series of screenings. Dr. Starzl also penned his autobiography, "The Puzzle People: Memoirs Of A Transplant Surgeon," which was published in 1992.
-
Bake McBride
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Arnold Ray McBride, nicknamed "Shake 'n Bake" and "The Callaway Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cleveland Indians between 1973 and 1983. He had the most success with the Phillies teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Norvell William Emerson
- Enrolled in Westminster College - Missouri
- In 1959 studied Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- directorpresidentPage of the United States Senatecongressional staffpolitician
- Biography
-
Norvell William Emerson was an American politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri from 1981 until his death from lung cancer in Bethesda, Maryland in 1996. He was succeeded in the House by his widow, Jo Ann Emerson. Emerson was a Republican.
General info
| Founded | 1851 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Religio et scientia |
| Colors | navy blue, light blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 165 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 501 Westminster Ave Fulton, Missouri, 65251-1299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 5736423361 |