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Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA · Rural · 1,041 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, is a distinguished liberal arts institution renowned for its tight-knit, supportive community and its exceptional commitment to collaborative undergraduate research. The college boasts highly regarded programs in the sciences—particularly biology, chemistry, and pre-professional health tracks—alongside stellar, hands-on programs in education and business. Student life is defined by a vibrant residential campus culture where Titans actively engage in NCAA Division III athletics, Greek life, and robust community service. What truly sets Westminster apart is its Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research, which provides undergraduates with rare funding and opportunities to conduct and present original research at national conferences alongside faculty mentors.

Location
New Wilmington, PA, 16172 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
44 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$53,003
Avg net price
$19,859
Room & board
$12,880
Tuition
$40,290
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,226
$30–48k
$15,101
$48–75k
$17,687
$75–110k
$19,595
$110k+
$23,964
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
23

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Essay Requirements

Westminster College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
4-yr on-time completion
52%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
69%
Transferred
6%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
25%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,938
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,861
Median debt
$26,060
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,500$30,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,000
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$71,144
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,938
10 years after entry
$53,861
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Biology, General16
Education, Other15
Sociology13
Marketing12
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11
Accounting and Related Services10
Psychology, General9
English Language and Literature, General8
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology8
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication7
Neurobiology and Neurosciences7
Economics7
Natural Resources Conservation and Research6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
Mathematics5
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Institutional
Endowment
$141M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
61%
Avg faculty salary
$7,574/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,159
Federal loan rate
67%

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