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Westminster University

Westminster

Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1249

Reading & WritingMid: 640
598718
MathMid: 610
550660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

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

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

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)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

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%

Mixed

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
10 Years$66,215

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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SLC Salt Lake City8 mi
BOI Boise297 mi
LAS Las Vegas367 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2092 mi · ~60h 26m drive
New York, NY1966 mi · ~56h 48m drive
Hartford, CT2019 mi · ~58h 20m drive
Providence, RI2082 mi · ~60h 9m drive
Albany, NY1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
Syracuse, NY1830 mi · ~52h 52m drive
Rochester, NY1756 mi · ~50h 44m drive
Buffalo, NY1694 mi · ~48h 56m drive
Philadelphia, PA1919 mi · ~55h 26m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive
Harrisburg, PA1825 mi · ~52h 43m drive
Newark, NJ1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive
Washington, DC1840 mi · ~53h 9m drive
Baltimore, MD1855 mi · ~53h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA1578 mi · ~45h 35m drive
Charlotte, NC1722 mi · ~49h 45m drive
Raleigh, NC1823 mi · ~52h 40m drive
Miami, FL2085 mi · ~60h 14m drive
Orlando, FL1913 mi · ~55h 16m drive
Tampa, FL1883 mi · ~54h 24m drive
Nashville, TN1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive
New Orleans, LA1430 mi · ~41h 19m drive
Richmond, VA1846 mi · ~53h 20m drive
Chicago, IL1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive
Detroit, MI1487 mi · ~42h 57m drive
Minneapolis, MN984 mi · ~28h 26m drive
St. Louis, MO1158 mi · ~33h 27m drive
Kansas City, MO921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Indianapolis, IN1352 mi · ~39h 3m drive
Columbus, OH1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH1563 mi · ~45h 9m drive
Milwaukee, WI1238 mi · ~35h 46m drive
Dallas, TX996 mi · ~28h 46m drive
Houston, TX1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive
Austin, TX1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
San Antonio, TX1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
Los Angeles, CA579 mi · ~16h 44m drive
San Francisco, CA600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
San Diego, CA627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Seattle, WA703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
Portland, OR637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Denver, CO368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
Phoenix, AZ503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
Salt Lake City, UT3 mi · ~5 min drive
Honolulu, HI2993 mi · ~86h 28m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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