Overview

Westminster College - New Wilmington 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. Karen H. Schedin
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: schedikh@westminster.edu
Phone: 724-946-7105

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,817

Applied

1,675

Accepted

1,137

Enrolled

Female Admissions

902

Females Applied

843

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

915

Males Applied

832

Males Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Recommended	Interview 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 31st	December 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 31st	January 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Transfer	August 14th	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,760

Private

Fees

710

Full-time student fees

12,380

Room & board

6,660

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

34,840

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,532

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,000

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,475

Avg. Loan Aid

24,630

Avg. Grant Aid

31,185

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,137

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.61%
Black or African American	6.35%
White or Caucasian	78.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.46%
Asian	0.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or more races	3.71%
Other	5.18%

Gender

Male (43.71%)

Female (50.75%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Professional Networking Symposium and Undergraduate Research/Arts Celebration

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, Campus Programming Council, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Black Student Union and Speech & Debate 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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Strong Relationship with the Local Police Department

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

232

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 74

Part-time - 158

Male - 59

Female - 68