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 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

2,221

Applied

2,102

Accepted

1,156

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,223

Females Applied

1,167

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

998

Males Applied

935

Males Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.67

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
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		29	20
SAT Math		42	51
ACT Composite		25	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,630

Private

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

11,670

Room & board

6,280

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

32,460

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,313

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,141

Avg. Loan Aid

27,228

Avg. Grant Aid

28,978

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,156

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.91%
Black or African American	5.12%
White or Caucasian	78.24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.73%
Asian	0.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.46%
Two or more races	0.18%
Other	13.89%

Gender

Male (44.46%)

Female (55.54%)

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	76%

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

128

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 74

Part-time - 54

Male - 63

Female - 65