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Westminster College

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania 16172

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Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness FocusSTEM Strong

Known for business — close-knit campus

Westminster College is a private institution in New Wilmington with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,861 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,800.

Established
1852
Type
Private
Conference
NCAA Division III athletics
Division
Division III

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86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,051Students
12:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$53,861Earnings 10yr
$20,800Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Westminster College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,470
Room & Board$12,380
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$51,808
Average Net Price$20,800
Median Debt at Graduation$26,060
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,065
$30–48K$14,941
$48–75K$19,699
$75–110K$20,739
$110K+$23,986

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,825

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (49)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed
  • 83% first-year retention rate
  • Active student organizations
  • Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,051
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 6%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%
Freshman Retention83.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,938
10 Years$53,861

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#108
1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh43 mi
BUF Buffalo Niagara150 mi
ROC Rochester194 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA485 mi · ~14h 1m drive
New York, NY331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Hartford, CT399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Providence, RI464 mi · ~13h 24m drive
Albany, NY354 mi · ~10h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY253 mi · ~7h 19m drive
Rochester, NY198 mi · ~5h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY143 mi · ~4h 8m drive
Philadelphia, PA283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA50 mi · ~1h 27m drive
Harrisburg, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Newark, NJ323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Trenton, NJ299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Pittsburgh (PIT)43 miles
Rental car
65 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
86 min$52-86
Buffalo Niagara (BUF)150 miles
Rental car
225 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
300 min$180-300

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