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Westminster College was established on January 21, 1852 by the Ohio and Shenango Presbyteries. This coeducational, liberal arts college's campus is situated on over 300 acres in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Both the U.S. News and World Report, and The Princeton Review rated Westminster College as one of the best colleges in America.
Westminster College awards the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Education degrees. Students can choose from over 40 majors and 10 pre-professional programs in business administration, computer science, Christian education, Latin, mathematics, environmental science, law, and medicine and others.
The sports teams of Westminster College, known as the Titans, participate in varsity sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, tennis, and volleyball. The Titans are members of the Presidents' Athletic Conference, and compete in the NCAA Division III.
Westminster College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in New Wilmington, PA. The school has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation. Westminster College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Westminster College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include music, science, media, mathematics, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Westminster College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 470 to 580 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 480 and 590.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Westminster College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Westminster College, in 2007-2008, had 1,455 students (1,567 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Presidents' Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Westminster College New Wilmington
319 South Market Street
New Wilmington, PA 16172
General Phone: (724) 946-8761
http://www.westminster.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 104 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, English teaching, music teaching, education, school counseling, reading teaching, history teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, economics courses, economics, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 46 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Science | 42 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, physics courses, neurobiology |
| Media | 31 | public relations, radio and television, communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science, information science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion, religious education, religious music |
| Music | 6 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and fitness |
Number of programs and degrees for Westminster College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 306 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 47 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Westminster College had a total enrollment of 1,455 students (1,567 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 26% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Westminster College offers campus housing for 1,158 of its 1,567 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,945 | 1,728 | 59% | 448 | 26% |
| Men | 1,285 | 720 | 56% | 192 | 27% |
| Women | 1,660 | 1,008 | 61% | 256 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Westminster College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339200)
Westminster College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $76,206 | 10 | $75,044 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $56,902 | 16 | $56,085 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,736 | 14 | $47,786 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $45,174 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $41,484 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $58,781 | 47 | $55,472 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westminster College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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