Westminster College

Overview

Westminster College is a Comprehensive 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 Jen Dahl
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
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Finance And Financial Management Services Related
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems And Services Related
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Public Health
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Airline Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,702

Applied

1,578

Accepted

2,030

Enrolled

Female Admissions

983

Females Applied

929

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

719

Males Applied

649

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	590	530	640
SAT Math	581	530	628
ACT Composite	25	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,480

Fees

520

Full-time student fees

9,524

Room & board

5,526

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

25,833

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,193

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,003

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,762

Avg. Loan Aid

15,120

Avg. Grant Aid

20,809

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,030

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.54%
Black or African American	2.07%
White or Caucasian	71.03%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.59%
Asian	2.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.34%
Two or more races	4.78%
Other	2.91%

Gender

Male (41.08%)

Female (58.92%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Westminster Welcome Back Week, Vagina Monologues 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:
Westminster Ski and Snowboard Club (WSSC), Residence Hall Association (Residential Government), Feminist Club, Latin X and Theatre Society

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
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No
Soccer
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No
Soccer
Track And Field	No
Volleyball

Faculty

382

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 152

Part-time - 230

Male - 168

Female - 214