Wilson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4018 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1116 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1042 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #71 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #860 of 1,114 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 1,379
- Graduates
- 528
- Male:Female Ratio
- 21:79
- 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 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 90% | 93% |
| Applicants | 925 | 245 | 680 |
| Admissions | 852 | 220 | 632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 164 | 30 | 134 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 19 |
255 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,098 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wilson College are 930-1180 (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 | 1545 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 118 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 112 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 26 (1%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wilson College is $21,748 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 | $14,808 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,436 |
| $48-75K | $18,236 |
| $75-110K | $20,905 |
| $110K+ | $26,246 |
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 | $1,150 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,150 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 467 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,296 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,796 |
Wilson College majors
Wilson College has granted 130 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 131 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wilson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 31 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 31 | |
| Education, General | 29 | |
| Learning Sciences | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | |
| Nursing Education | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 1 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | |
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 130 | 131 |
Wilson College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 44% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wilson College has published 1,074 scientific papers with 15,651 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, History, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 28 |
| 1994 | 2 | 30 |
| 1995 | 2 | 31 |
| 1996 | 0 | 27 |
| 1997 | 1 | 22 |
| 1998 | 2 | 28 |
| 1999 | 4 | 37 |
| 2000 | 2 | 26 |
| 2001 | 5 | 37 |
| 2002 | 2 | 32 |
| 2003 | 2 | 26 |
| 2004 | 8 | 82 |
| 2005 | 2 | 44 |
| 2006 | 0 | 37 |
| 2007 | 4 | 56 |
| 2008 | 2 | 52 |
| 2009 | 4 | 51 |
| 2010 | 11 | 52 |
| 2011 | 11 | 83 |
| 2012 | 9 | 76 |
| 2013 | 6 | 116 |
| 2014 | 9 | 170 |
| 2015 | 7 | 136 |
| 2016 | 16 | 151 |
| 2017 | 20 | 154 |
| 2018 | 15 | 186 |
| 2019 | 66 | 234 |
| 2020 | 198 | 552 |
| 2021 | 95 | 1251 |
| 2022 | 83 | 2031 |
| 2023 | 119 | 2610 |
| 2024 | 88 | 3426 |
| 2025 | 59 | 3727 |
Notable alumni
-
Patsy Mink
- Enrolled in Wilson College
- Studied in 1946
- Occupations
- lecturerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Patsy Matsu Mink was an American attorney and politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii who 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 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
- librettistplaywrightwriterlyricistsongwriter
- 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.
-
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
- classical philologistphilologisttranslator
- 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 | 176 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1015 Philadelphia Ave Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 17201-1285 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |
| Phone | 7172644141 |