Wilson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4495 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1255 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1179 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #80 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #829 of 1,139 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 966
- Graduates
- 394
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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 | 94% | 93% | 95% |
| Applicants | 739 | 238 | 501 |
| Admissions | 695 | 221 | 474 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 136 | 34 | 102 |
305 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
463 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wilson College are 970-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
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 | 1070 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 76 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 63 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 23 (2%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wilson College is $23,923 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 | $17,499 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,658 |
| $48-75K | $20,250 |
| $75-110K | $22,693 |
| $110K+ | $28,875 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,200 | $9,270 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,200 | $9,270 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,200 | $9,270 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 482 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,968 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $6,468 |
Wilson College majors
Wilson College has granted 153 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 154 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wilson College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 49 | ||
| Education, General | 45 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 27 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 14 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Animal Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 153 | 154 |
Wilson College has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 33% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wilson College has published 878 scientific papers with 7,854 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 16 |
| 1992 | 1 | 15 |
| 1993 | 3 | 17 |
| 1994 | 2 | 21 |
| 1995 | 1 | 23 |
| 1996 | 0 | 10 |
| 1997 | 1 | 17 |
| 1998 | 3 | 22 |
| 1999 | 3 | 26 |
| 2000 | 2 | 21 |
| 2001 | 3 | 24 |
| 2002 | 2 | 26 |
| 2003 | 2 | 17 |
| 2004 | 8 | 55 |
| 2005 | 1 | 30 |
| 2006 | 0 | 33 |
| 2007 | 4 | 37 |
| 2008 | 2 | 36 |
| 2009 | 6 | 39 |
| 2010 | 8 | 53 |
| 2011 | 10 | 68 |
| 2012 | 10 | 59 |
| 2013 | 6 | 86 |
| 2014 | 8 | 122 |
| 2015 | 7 | 114 |
| 2016 | 13 | 136 |
| 2017 | 19 | 112 |
| 2018 | 11 | 178 |
| 2019 | 58 | 188 |
| 2020 | 192 | 431 |
| 2021 | 95 | 1054 |
| 2022 | 84 | 1744 |
| 2023 | 111 | 2290 |
Notable alumni
-
Patsy Mink
- Enrolled in Wilson College
- Studied in 1946
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerlecturer
- 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
- writerplaywrightlibrettiststage actorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Rida Johnson Young was an American playwright, songwriter and librettist. In her career, 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
- suffragistsocial activistinvestment advice
- 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.
-
Mary B. McElwain
- Enrolled in Wilson College
- In 1895 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- classical philologisttranslatorphilologist
- 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 |