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Westminster University

Westminster

Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Westminster University is a private institution in Salt Lake City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1249, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 882 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,215 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,536.

Established
1838
Motto
Latin: Dominus fortitudo nostra
Type
Public

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69%Acceptance
1249SAT Avg
882Students
8:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$66,215Earnings 10yr
$26,536Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Westminster University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1249

Reading & WritingMid: 640
598718
MathMid: 610
550660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1249

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,416
Room & Board$11,770
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,801
Average Net Price$26,536
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,947
$30–48K$19,820
$48–75K$21,345
$75–110K$26,189
$110K+$30,467

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,536

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (93)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
882
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 2%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.4%
Freshman Retention75.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,994
8 Years$58,021
10 Years$66,215

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,000
Men
$71,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from UT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
3 mi(5 min)
Denverpop. 710K
368 mi(638 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
503 mi(872 min)

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