Westminster University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Salt Lake City, UT
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,155

Location Salt Lake City, Utah
Website westminstercollege.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#168

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

Westminster College occupies a 27-acre campus in a residential area of Salt Lake City, Utah, situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and minutes from downtown. Founded in 1875 as a Presbyterian liberal arts institution, Westminster operates from a historic campus featuring a mix of Gothic-revival architecture and modern academic facilities. The college maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering specialized programs in nursing, business, and environmental studies, along with established graduate programs in business administration and education. Students typically reside in one of four campus residence halls during their first two years, and the college competes in the NAIA Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The campus location provides direct access to outdoor recreation opportunities including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the nearby canyons.

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Ratings

Westminster is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

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

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/29
GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 9.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,528

Costs for Westminster University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$43,528
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$520
Room and Board		$11,844
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,024
Total One Year Cost		$59,916

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Westminster University are Business, Health Professions, and Social Sciences. 25% of students major in Business, 17% in Health Professions, and 9% in Social Sciences.