Westminster College

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New Wilmington, PA
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#43 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,191

Location New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Website westminster.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Westminster College is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, a rural community approximately 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. The 300-acre campus features Georgian colonial architecture anchored by Old Main, which was constructed in 1852 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded by Presbyterian leaders, Westminster operates as a private liberal arts institution with a selective admission process and maintains its historical religious affiliation while welcoming students of all backgrounds. The college offers undergraduate programs across more than 40 majors, with particular strength in the sciences, education, and business administration, while requiring all students to live on campus for their first three years. Westminster competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Titans, participating in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Westminster College is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Westminster College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#557
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#382
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#49
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#43
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#289
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#28

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12.1%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,290

Costs for Westminster College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,290
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$750
Room and Board		$12,880
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,250
Total One Year Cost		$56,170

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Westminster College are Education, Business, and Communication. 20% of students major in Education, 18% in Business, and 12% in Communication.