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Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201-1285

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Wilson College is a private institution in Chambersburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 745 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,326 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,241.

Established
1869
Motto
"Ars, Scientia, et Religio"
Mascot
The Phoenix
Type
Private college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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90%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
745Students
12:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$43,326Earnings 10yr
$21,241Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wilson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1020

Reading & WritingMid: 550
480570
MathMid: 530
460540

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1020

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,000
Room & Board$12,162
Books & Supplies$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance$38,932
Average Net Price$21,241
Median Debt at Graduation$26,328
Monthly Payment (10yr)$279

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,381
$30–48K$10,250
$48–75K$17,122
$75–110K$22,602
$110K+$28,575

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,241

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
745
Gender Split
81% / 19%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 8%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.8%
Freshman Retention77.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,049
8 Years$39,356
10 Years$43,326

Rankings

U.S. News
#21

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
128 mi(222 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
132 mi(229 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
199 mi(345 min)

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