Westminster College - Utah: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4098 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1141 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1067 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 20 | In Utah |
| #3 of 7 | In Salt Lake |
| #3587 of 3,845 | For Earth science and Geophysics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 842
- Graduates
- 313
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- westminstercollege.edu
Westminster College - Utah Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Westminster College - Utah has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% 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 | 67% | 62% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,964 | 1,166 | 1,798 |
| Admissions | 1,973 | 723 | 1,250 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 192 | 89 | 103 |
207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
19 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
17 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Westminster College - Utah are 1070-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 35%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Westminster College - Utah are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | 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 |
| TOEFL | 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 | 753 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 151 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 48 (4%) |
| Asian | 43 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 24 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Westminster College - Utah is $26,844 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 | $22,972 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,138 |
| $48-75K | $21,768 |
| $75-110K | $25,316 |
| $110K+ | $30,417 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,008 | $26,976 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,008 | $26,976 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,008 | $26,976 |
| Fee in-district | $520 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $520 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 519 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,372 |
| Room charge | $7,220 |
| Meal charge | $5,152 |
Westminster College - Utah majors
Westminster College - Utah has granted 245 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 119 master's across 11 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Westminster College - Utah.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 52 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 23 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 28 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 24 | ||
| Public Health, General | 14 | 6 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 15 | ||
| Neuroscience | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | 1 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | ||
| Education, Other | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 245 | 119 | 7 |
Westminster College - Utah has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Westminster College - Utah has published 564 scientific papers with 10,477 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 14 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 4 | 10 |
| 1998 | 8 | 15 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 |
| 2001 | 3 | 36 |
| 2002 | 7 | 33 |
| 2003 | 7 | 53 |
| 2004 | 9 | 75 |
| 2005 | 22 | 110 |
| 2006 | 8 | 81 |
| 2007 | 6 | 112 |
| 2008 | 16 | 174 |
| 2009 | 18 | 196 |
| 2010 | 12 | 208 |
| 2011 | 18 | 257 |
| 2012 | 16 | 324 |
| 2013 | 15 | 320 |
| 2014 | 27 | 340 |
| 2015 | 39 | 391 |
| 2016 | 23 | 422 |
| 2017 | 50 | 458 |
| 2018 | 25 | 557 |
| 2019 | 44 | 794 |
| 2020 | 39 | 877 |
| 2021 | 29 | 1019 |
| 2022 | 22 | 882 |
| 2023 | 24 | 919 |
| 2024 | 23 | 928 |
| 2025 | 12 | 833 |
Notable alumni
-
Spencer West
- Enrolled in Westminster College - Utah
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in marketing
- Occupations
- motivational speakerdisability rights activist
- Biography
-
Spencer West is an American motivational speaker and disability advocate. West became an amputee after being born with sacral agenesis. He speaks about overcoming adversity and uses social media to advocate for the disability justice movement and the LGBTQ community.
-
Kaylin Richardson
- Occupations
- alpine skier
- Biography
-
Kaylin Richardson is a former American alpine ski racer. She competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, finishing 17th in the alpine skiing combined both times. She retired from the United States Ski Team and professional skiing on March 26, 2010.
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Morgan Schild
- Enrolled in Westminster College - Utah
- Studied in 2015-2019
- Occupations
- freestyle skier
- Biography
-
Morgan Schild is an American freestyle mogul skier. She competed for the United States Olympic team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
-
Morgan Arritola
- Occupations
- runnercross-country skier
- Biography
-
Morgan Arritola is an American cross-country skier who has competed since 2005. Her best World Cup finish was 11th in a 4 × 5 km relay in Switzerland in 2007 while her best individual finish was 24th in a 7.5 km + 7.5 km double pursuit event in Canada in 2008.
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Kathryn Jean Finlayson
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
-
Kathryn Jean Finlayson is an artist from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is primarily known for her surrealistic paintings, which feature a diversity of styles and subject, including fantastic conceptualization of landscapes and animals, particularly horses. She stated " The ideas for my art come from dreams and imagination, and sometimes from impressions of memories of childhood." Her media is primarily oil paint.
General info
| Alternative names | Westminster Westminster Griffins Griffins Westminster College Salt Lake Utah Griffins Westminster College Salt Lake City Utah Westminster College of Salt Lake Salt Lake Griffins Westminster College of Salt Lake City Westminster College of Salt Lake City Utah Westminster College Salt Lake City |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Libertate For Christ and for Liberty |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April) |
| Total FTE staff | 372 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 200,000 |
| Phone | 8014847651 |