Wilson College

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 0 reviews
#59 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Overview

Total enrollment

1,907
Wilson College overview
Wilson College overview
  • 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.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Wilson College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1180
  • GPA 3.45

Acceptance Rate

92.1%
Wilson College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 21.5%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,100
Costs for Wilson College
Fee Cost
Tuition $27,100
Books and Supplies $1,104
Other Fees $1,150
Room and Board $12,296
Budget for Other Expenses $1,701
Total One Year Cost $43,351

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

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.

  • Health Professions 29%
  • Business 16%
  • Agriculture 11%
  • Social Sciences 9%
  • 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