Wilson College
- 3/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Chambersburg, PA
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
1,907- Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
- Website wilson.edu
- Type Private 4 Year
- Setting Distant Town
- Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- 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
Wilson College is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.
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Overall Rating3 out of 10
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Academics4 out of 10
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Resources3 out of 10
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Outcomes4 out of 10
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Value1 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Wilson College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1180
- GPA 3.45
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 21.5%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$27,100Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Wilson College are Health Professions, Business, and Agriculture. 29% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Business, and 11% in Agriculture.
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Health Professions 29%
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Business 16%
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Agriculture 11%
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Social Sciences 9%
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English and Literature 7%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217013.
GPA calculator: Wilson College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026