Description

Westminster College in Salt Lake City is interested not only in what you learn, but also in how you’ll be able to use it. The school emphasizes active, hands-on education that tackles real-world issues. Westminster’s goal is that by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to engage with the world the way you engaged with your education.

Westminster College’s academics are divided among four schools:

  • Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • School of Arts and Sciences

More than 70 programs of study are available through these schools, leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In accordance with its student-centered philosophy, Westminster is committed to small class sizes. The average class has 18 students, and the college maintains a student-to-faculty ratio below 12:1.

College life at Westminster is exactly what you make it. With more than 50 clubs and organizations to choose from, as well as nearly 20 intercollegiate sports teams, the school offers plenty of ways to get involved.

Financial aid is a priority for Westminster. Once you’ve gone through the admissions process, the college will help you identify your options for financial aid. The opportunities include federal programs and institutional scholarships, many of which are renewable.

Quick Facts

Location

Rockies

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$24,996

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,996

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

3,016

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,131
Freshman Class
472
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
3,016

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
70%
Graduate
30%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
56%
Out-of-State
44%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
73%
Latino
5%
Other
18%

Students State Origin

Utah
56%
California
4%
Idaho
4%
Colorado
2%
Washington
2%
Other
32%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%