Westminster College Admission Requirements

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Westminster College Admission Overview

Westminster College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Westminster College admitted 92.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-). Westminster College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westminster College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

92.6%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Westminster College

Acceptance Rate

The Westminster College acceptance rate is 92.6%. Last year, 2,214 of 2,392 applicants were admitted. That is the 94th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Westminster College and can you get accepted?

Westminster College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Westminster College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westminster College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.57

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Westminster College typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Westminster College is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #34 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Westminster College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 20.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 43.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 4.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Westminster College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1258

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for Westminster College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 643
  • Math 615
  • Composite 1258
SAT 75th percentile scores for Westminster College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Westminster College typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1258) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Westminster College ranks #61 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1258

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westminster College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 20
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Westminster College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 27
  • Math 26
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Westminster College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Westminster College typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Westminster College places #53 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Westminster College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,189 1,146 2,392
Accepted 1,113 1,047 2,214
Acceptance Rate 94% 91% 93%
Enrolled 120 148 269
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 14% 12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Westminster College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Westminster College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Westminster College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Westminster College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Westminster College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 92.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216807.

GPA calculator: Westminster College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026