Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
| Online | wilson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Wilson College is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, approximately 55 miles southwest of Harrisburg in the Cumberland Valley. The 300-acre campus features Victorian and Georgian architecture, including Norland Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1869 as a women's college, Wilson transitioned to full coeducation in 2013 and maintains small class sizes with a liberal arts focus. The institution offers undergraduate programs in nursing, veterinary medical technology, and equestrian studies, along with business and education programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students can reside in historic residence halls on the scenic campus, which includes an equestrian center and working farm that support the college's distinctive agricultural and veterinary programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Wilson College is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wilson College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#945 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#559 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#77 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#59 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#170 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1110 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 |
| Other Fees | $1,050 |
| Room and Board | $12,162 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,701 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,967 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 29% |
| Business | 16% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217013 IPEDS survey data for Wilson College.
Current students may use the Wilson College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025