Westminster Admission Requirements

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Westminster Admission Overview

Westminster admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Westminster admitted 66.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 1070-1310 / ACT 23-29. Westminster is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Westminster is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Westminster Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

66.6%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Low

Very Low

Low

Average

High

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Acceptance Rate

The Westminster acceptance rate is 66.6%. Last year, 1,973 of 2,964 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Utah.

Admission Selectivity

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

Westminster is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Westminster University 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. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Westminster 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 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 is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #5 in Utah 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 University 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	5.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	11.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Westminster SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1310

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 540
Math 530
Composite 1070

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 640
Composite 1310

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Westminster typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Westminster ranks #3 in the state of Utah for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1310

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Westminster is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

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

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Westminster University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1310+	Above 75th	>79%
1190 to 1310	Avg +	67%-79%
1070 to 1190	Avg -	52%-67%
Below 1070	Below mid-50	<52%

What do these figures mean?

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

Westminster ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

35%

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 20
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 26
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Westminster typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Westminster places #2 among colleges in Utah for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Westminster without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Westminster University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>79%
26 to 29	Avg +	67%-79%
23 to 26	Avg -	52%-67%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<52%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

80% of Westminster University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Westminster University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	27%
Top 25% of class	50%
Top 50% of class	80%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Westminster University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,798	1,166	2,964
Accepted	1,250	723	1,973
Acceptance Rate	70%	62%	67%
Enrolled	103	89	192
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	8%	12%	10%

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

Application Requirements

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

Westminster University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
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 University 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 University
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 is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 66.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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