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Sciences-focusedTight-knitRural
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
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.5%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,800
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3400.0%
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
Programs (49)
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
8 Years$50,204
10 Years$53,861
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,600
Men
$53,400
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
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)