Westminster College, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA
Main Campus
Westminster College Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity32
Retention39
Graduation52
Earnings32
Diversity38
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Westminster College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education11%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Westminster College
66%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Westminster College
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Westminster College
76%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
80%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 87% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Westminster College
77%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 71% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 71% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 71% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Westminster College
96%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $56K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Westminster College
1,173
Undergraduates
95%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
71
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 21% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 9% | 33% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Westminster College, PA
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