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Westminster College is in Fulton, MO. 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 science, mathematics, and business and management.
Not all applicants to Westminster College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 500 to 620 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Westminster College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 972 students study at the school (in 2007).
Westminster College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Westminster College
501 Westminster Ave
Fulton, MO 65251-1299
General Phone: (573) 642-3361
http://WWW.WESTMINSTER-MO.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 60 | business management, accounting, international business, business communications, MIS, marketing, business and related services, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | political science, English, economics, history, international studies, sociology, Spanish language, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 25 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, education courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Media | 3 | communication studies, communication and journalism, public relations and advertising |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Music | 1 | music management, music |
| Medicine | 1 | public health courses |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy, health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Westminster College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 173 | 44 |
In 2007, Westminster College had a total enrollment of 972 students (960 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 69% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| Arkansas | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Westminster College offers campus housing for 510 of its 960 (full-time) students.
(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 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 931 | 744 | 80% | 224 | 30% |
| Men | 472 | 358 | 76% | 128 | 36% |
| Women | 459 | 386 | 84% | 96 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
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 | 22% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,946 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,946 |
| Room and board | $ 6,420 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,150 |
Financial Aid:
Westminster College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252300)
Westminster College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $65,889 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $57,391 | 4 | $51,772 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $42,891 | 11 | $45,161 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,667 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $56,332 | 17 | $47,611 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, 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/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
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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