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Westminster College is in Fulton, Missouri. Fulton is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Presbyterian Church (USA) college. Westminster College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Westminster College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, business and management, and conservation and resource management.
Not all applicants to Westminster College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 490 to 630 in 2005. People seek out Westminster College, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 918 students study at Westminster College (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Westminster College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It shall be the mission of Westminster College to educate and inspire all its students through a distinctive liberal arts curriculum and a dynamic developmental experience; to challenge them to be critically aware, life-long learners and leaders of character, committed to the values of integrity, fairness, respect and responsibility; and to prepare them for lives of success, significance and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Westminster College
501 Westminster Ave
Fulton, MO 65251-1299
General Phone: (573) 642-3361
Admissions Phone: (573) 592-5251
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 592-5364
http://WWW.WESTMINSTER-MO.EDU
Westminster College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 53 | business management, MIS, accounting, international business, business communications, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | political science, English, economics, international studies, sociology, history, international relations, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, education courses |
| Science | 15 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | public relations and advertising, communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | pre-pharmacy |
Number of programs and degrees for Westminster College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 158 | 36 |
In 2005, Westminster College had a total enrollment of 918 students (905 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 66% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Oklahoma | 6% |
| Arkansas | 6% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Kansas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Westminster College offers campus housing for 455 of its 905 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fulton, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,155 | 908 | 79% | 270 | 30% |
| Men | 511 | 401 | 78% | 145 | 36% |
| Women | 644 | 507 | 79% | 125 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 24% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 592-5251
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,120 |
| Room and board | $ 5,870 |
| Room charge | $ 3,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,960 |
Financial Aid:
Westminster College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 592-5364
Westminster College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $57,986 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $50,905 | 4 | $45,908 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $43,471 | 9 | $41,703 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $51,892 | 16 | $41,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westminster College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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