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

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Majors & Degrees

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
Radio And Television
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
Pre-veterinary 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
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
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

1,949

Applied

1,476

Accepted

1,166

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,156

Females Applied

893

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

789

Males Applied

583

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.57

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	Not reported	December 1st
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 1st
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		635	695
SAT Math		555	680
ACT Composite		23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,000

Private

Fees

700

Full-time student fees

11,900

Room & board

6,400

Room only

Financial Aid

32,211

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,508

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,000

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,865

Avg. Loan Aid

21,937

Avg. Grant Aid

29,169

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,166

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

36%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.84%
Black or African American	2.34%
White or Caucasian	70.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	2.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.43%
Two or more races	4.42%
Other	2.6%

Gender

Male (36.11%)

Female (63.89%)

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	29%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

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		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
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		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
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		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

281

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 121

Part-time - 160

Male - 105

Female - 176