Westminster College

Overview

Westminster College is a Comprehensive institution located in New Wilmington, PA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address Remick House
319 S. Market Street
New Wilmington, PA  16172
United States

Contact Dr. Thomas H. Stein
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: steinth@westminster.edu
Phone: 724-946-7105
Fax: 724-946-7171

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Human Resources Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism Related
Mass Communication/media
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Latin
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics Related
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,874

Applied

2,083

Accepted

1,192

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,575

Females Applied

1,170

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,299

Males Applied

913

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 2 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	Not reported
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	558	500	620
SAT Math	543	440	580
ACT Composite	23	19	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,360

Fees

1,446

Full-time student fees

11,130

Room & board

5,940

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

30,623

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,133

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

16,500

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,388

Avg. Loan Aid

15,019

Avg. Grant Aid

26,395

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,192

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

34%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.92%
Black or African American	5.01%
White or Caucasian	69.62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	0.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	0.83%
Other	20.7%

Gender

Male (46.64%)

Female (53.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	75%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Christmas Vespers and Greek Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
learning center, handicapped services

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council, Dance Theatre, Habitat for Humanity and Campus Programming Council

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
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

144

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 90

Part-time - 54

Male - 73

Female - 71

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