Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
319 South Market Street, New wilmington, PA 16172
Tel:
(724)946-8761
Private not-for-profit | 1,419 students
Westminster is a coeducational, liberal arts college related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through the Synod of theTrinity. Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked among nationalleaders in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America’s Best Colleges, and is one of the mostaffordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 351 Colleges” byThe Princeton Review, and was recognized by the Templeton Guide as a “Character Building College.”
School Overview: | Westminster College (New Wilmington) | |
| County | Lawrence County, PA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 132 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,419 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,371 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 48 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,380 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 39 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | - | 6% |
| % White | 98% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $31,510 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $31,510 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 57% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 470-590 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 480-600 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 470-572 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 20-26 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 20-26 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 21-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Nearly 1,600 students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty, while choosingfrom 40 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the beautiful New Wilmington, Pa. campus.
- Westminster is proud of its heritage, and optimistic about its future. Serving the needs of studentshas enabled Westminster to become one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges.
- Student Activities include 85 clubs and organizations, 5 national fraternities & 5 nationalsororities. We work very closely with faculty across the campus to link curricular and extracurricular life in a seamlessbond. Honors floors in the residence halls, thematic living experiences, leadership development, a summer reading program,PEERS health education programs, and a host of other experiences
- Westminster is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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