Overview

Westminster University is a University institution located in Salt Lake City, UT, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT  84105-3697
United States

Contact Quincey Otuafi
Director of Admissions
Email: admission@westminstercollege.edu
Phone: 801-832-2200
Fax: 801-832-3101

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Area Studies, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Educational Evaluation And Research
Elementary Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Public Health, General
Public Health, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Outdoor Education
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Visual And Performing Arts, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,634

Applied

1,813

Accepted

895

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,577

Females Applied

1,113

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,057

Males Applied

700

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.58

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	Additional requirements for entrance in specific academic programs, including Honors College and Nursing

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 31st	December 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	July 31st	January 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	February 3rd	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	December 2nd	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		598	718
SAT Math		550	660
ACT Composite		23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,008

Private

Fees

252

Full-time student fees

12,372

Room & board

7,220

Room only

Financial Aid

32,346

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,504

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,101

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,290

Avg. Loan Aid

20,071

Avg. Grant Aid

30,647

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

895

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.98%
Black or African American	1.88%
White or Caucasian	62.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	3.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.47%
Two or more races	3.77%
Other	2.3%

Gender

Male (39.66%)

Female (60.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	42%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Student Showcase, Sophomore Summit and Late Night Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Ski & Snowboard Club, Student Nurses of Westminster, American Chemistry Society, International Student Association and Backcountry Squatters

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2

Faculty

231

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 106

Part-time - 125

Male - 91

Female - 140