Westminster College - Missouri: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5206 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1458 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1378 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Fulton |
| #4583 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 610
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult 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 | 75% | 72% | 79% |
| Applicants | 2,051 | 1,112 | 933 |
| Admissions | 1,544 | 800 | 741 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 161 | 76 | 84 |
269 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1090
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Westminster College - Missouri are 930-1090 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 75%
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 | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | 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 | 477 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 27 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (1%) |
| Asian | 6 (1%) |
| 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 $26,768 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 | $24,067 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,694 |
| $48-75K | $25,214 |
| $75-110K | $27,973 |
| $110K+ | $29,922 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,248 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,248 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,248 |
| Fee in-district | $2,896 |
| Fee in-state | $2,896 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,896 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 756 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,762 |
| Room charge | $6,270 |
| Meal charge | $5,492 |
Westminster College - Missouri majors
Westminster College - Missouri has granted 131 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Westminster College - Missouri.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 |
| Psychology, General | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| History, General | 3 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 |
| Finance, General | 2 |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Computational Science | 1 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Education, Other | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 1 |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| Grand Total | 131 |
Westminster College - Missouri has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 56% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Westminster College - Missouri has published 316 scientific papers with 3,543 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 8 |
| 1992 | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 | 25 |
| 2002 | 0 | 34 |
| 2003 | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 | 1 | 20 |
| 2005 | 2 | 22 |
| 2006 | 9 | 24 |
| 2007 | 14 | 24 |
| 2008 | 16 | 59 |
| 2009 | 22 | 86 |
| 2010 | 8 | 107 |
| 2011 | 13 | 148 |
| 2012 | 19 | 161 |
| 2013 | 7 | 185 |
| 2014 | 11 | 205 |
| 2015 | 11 | 164 |
| 2016 | 19 | 206 |
| 2017 | 15 | 212 |
| 2018 | 17 | 206 |
| 2019 | 9 | 248 |
| 2020 | 9 | 285 |
| 2021 | 11 | 270 |
| 2022 | 12 | 287 |
| 2023 | 3 | 254 |
Westminster College - Missouri alumni
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Ted Shackelford
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm producer
- 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).
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W. Bruce Cameron
- Occupations
- journalistwriterscreenwritercolumnist
- Biography
-
William Bruce Cameron is an American author, columnist, and humorist. Cameron is most famous for his novel A Dog's Purpose, which spent 52 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The book is the basis for the movie version starring Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson, Peggy Lipton, K.J. Apa, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, John Ortiz, and Pooch Hall, and released in theaters on January 27, 2017. A Dog's Purpose is followed by a sequel called A Dog's Journey, which Cameron, along with Cathryn Michon, adapted into a film of the same name.
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Thomas E. Starzl
- Occupations
- physiciansurgeonscientist
- 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.
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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.
General info
| Founded | 1851 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Religio et scientia |
| Colors | navy blue, light blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 185 |
| 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 |