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. 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
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
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

2,624

Applied

2,247

Accepted

1,156

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,025

Females Applied

945

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,575

Males Applied

1,284

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

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	Not reported	July 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		530	650
SAT Math		530	645
ACT Composite		19	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,540

Private

Fees

750

Full-time student fees

12,880

Room & board

6,930

Room only

Financial Aid

44,744

Avg. Financial Aid Package

45,682

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,000

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,870

Avg. Loan Aid

25,984

Avg. Grant Aid

32,612

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

95.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

66%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,156

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.28%
Black or African American	5.8%
White or Caucasian	79.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.48%
Asian	0.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	4.47%
Other	4.09%

Gender

Male (48.1%)

Female (51.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	83%

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		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
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	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
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	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
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

118

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 71

Part-time - 47

Male - 60

Female - 58