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Westminster College, also known as WC, is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It was established in 1875 as Salt Lake Collegiate Institute. It became Sheldon Jackson College in 1897. The college adopted its current name in 1902. Initially, it was located in downtown Salt Lake City. The college campus covers an area of more than 25 acres in Salt Lake City. It offers over 30 undergraduate degrees and approximately 12 graduate degrees in several fields of study. WC is divided into the following schools:
WC’s athletic teams are known as the Griffins. They are Division I members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and they participate in the Frontier Conference. The sports teams include women's volleyball, cross country, basketball, golf, and men’s soccer.
Westminster College is in Salt Lake City, UT. Salt Lake City is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Westminster College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include 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 505 to 625 in 2007-2008.
Approximately 2,661 students study at Westminster College (in 2007-2008).
Students participate in Frontier Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Westminster College Salt Lake City
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
General Phone: (801) 484-7651
http://www.westminstercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 297 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, managerial economics, international business, financial management, business, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Education and Teaching | 53 | education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, educational research, biology teaching, secondary teaching, social science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | English, history, social services, sociology, political science |
| Media | 30 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Science | 24 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Transportation | 18 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Medicine | 1 | neuroscience |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Westminster College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 397 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 203 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 22 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Westminster College had a total enrollment of 2,661 students (2,381 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Utah | 71% |
| Idaho | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Westminster College offers campus housing for 547 of its 2,381 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salt Lake City, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,348 | 1,097 | 81% | 449 | 41% |
| Men | 646 | 512 | 79% | 203 | 40% |
| Women | 702 | 585 | 83% | 246 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 505 | 625 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 32% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| 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 | $ 23,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,790 |
| Room and board | $ 6,672 |
| Room charge | $ 3,706 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,966 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,225 |
Financial Aid:
Westminster College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 70 | 62 |
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 | 16 | $81,447 | 15 | $77,711 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $65,827 | 22 | $62,495 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $63,926 | 25 | $51,668 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $52,263 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $68,164 | 62 | $61,811 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Frontier Conference |
| Track | Frontier Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 4 | 11 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Evaluation and Research
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westminster College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes 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 Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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