Wilson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4502 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1246 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1170 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #79 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #855 of 1,095 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,180
- Graduates
- 514
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- wilson.edu
Wilson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wilson College has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% 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 | 90% | 92% | 89% |
| Applicants | 1,068 | 262 | 806 |
| Admissions | 961 | 241 | 720 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 179 | 46 | 133 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 1 | 14 |
256 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
873 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wilson College are 940-1110 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1378 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 97 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 92 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 27 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wilson College is $21,567 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 | $14,381 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,250 |
| $48-75K | $17,122 |
| $75-110K | $22,602 |
| $110K+ | $28,575 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,950 | $9,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,950 | $9,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,950 | $9,450 |
| Fee in-district | $1,050 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,050 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,050 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 467 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,162 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,662 |
Wilson College majors
Wilson College has granted 169 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 123 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wilson College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 40 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 35 | ||
| Education, General | 33 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 17 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 13 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 5 | ||
| Nursing Education | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 3 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 169 | 123 |
Wilson College has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 37% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wilson College has published 1,023 scientific papers with 12,777 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Political Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 26 |
| 1993 | 3 | 28 |
| 1994 | 2 | 29 |
| 1995 | 2 | 31 |
| 1996 | 0 | 26 |
| 1997 | 1 | 22 |
| 1998 | 2 | 27 |
| 1999 | 4 | 36 |
| 2000 | 2 | 26 |
| 2001 | 5 | 35 |
| 2002 | 2 | 32 |
| 2003 | 2 | 25 |
| 2004 | 8 | 82 |
| 2005 | 2 | 43 |
| 2006 | 0 | 37 |
| 2007 | 4 | 56 |
| 2008 | 2 | 51 |
| 2009 | 4 | 51 |
| 2010 | 11 | 51 |
| 2011 | 11 | 83 |
| 2012 | 9 | 76 |
| 2013 | 6 | 115 |
| 2014 | 9 | 169 |
| 2015 | 7 | 136 |
| 2016 | 16 | 150 |
| 2017 | 20 | 154 |
| 2018 | 14 | 184 |
| 2019 | 66 | 234 |
| 2020 | 199 | 552 |
| 2021 | 95 | 1250 |
| 2022 | 83 | 2029 |
| 2023 | 119 | 2609 |
| 2024 | 86 | 3407 |
Notable alumni
-
Patsy Mink
- Enrolled in Wilson College
- Studied in 1946
- Occupations
- politicianlecturerlawyer
- Biography
-
Patsy Matsu Mink was an American attorney and politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii. She served in the United States House of Representatives for 24 years as a member of the Democratic Party, initially from 1965 to 1977, and again from 1990 until her death in 2002. She was the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress, and is known for her work on legislation advancing women's rights and education.
-
Rida Johnson Young
- Occupations
- stage actorlibrettistplaywrightwriterlyricist
- Biography
-
Rida Johnson Young was an American playwright, songwriter and librettist. Young wrote over 30 plays and musicals and approximately 500 songs. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Some of her better-known lyrics include "Mother Machree" from the 1910 show Barry of Ballymore, "Italian Street Song", "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" and "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life" from Naughty Marietta, and "Will You Remember?" from Maytime.
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Hannah Jane Patterson
- Occupations
- suffragistinvestment advicesocial activist
- Biography
-
Hannah Jane Patterson was an American suffragist and social activist. She was a key member of the women's suffrage movement in Pennsylvania and worked for the National American Woman Suffrage Association. During World War I Patterson was a member of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. For her service, she was awarded with a Distinguished Service Medal. Patterson graduated from Wilson College and studied at both Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Mary B. McElwain
- Enrolled in Wilson College
- In 1895 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- translatorclassical philologistphilologist
- Biography
-
Mary Belle McElwain was an American classical scholar.
General info
| Founded | 1869 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ars et Scientia Arts and Science |
| Colors | blue, silver |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 170 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1015 Philadelphia Ave Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 17201-1285 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |
| Phone | 7172644141 |