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Westminster College

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania 16172

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.5%

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

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

1.8%/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

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
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
50 mi(87 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
283 mi(491 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
331 mi(574 min)

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)

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