Westminster University
Westminster
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1249
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
4.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (93)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History 1837–1881: Royal Polytechnic Institution The interior of the Polytechnic in 1847, as drawn by G.
- •Sir George Cayley (1773–1857), the "father of aeronautical engineering", was the first chairman and the Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839.
- •Prince Albert visited the institution in 1840, when he descended in the diving bell, and became a patron in 1841.
- •The first public photographic portrait studio in Europe opened on the roof of the Polytechnic in March 1841.
- •In 1847, John Henry Pepper joined the Polytechnic and oversaw the introduction of evening lectures in engineering, applied science and technical subjects for young working Londoners.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from UT state average + city premium