| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Titans |
Westminster College is a liberal arts college located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1852, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Westminster is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, a relatively small town 50 miles north of Pittsburgh and 80 miles south of Erie and Cleveland on a 300 acre campus.
Westminster formed as a result of a meeting on Jan. 21, 1852, between the Ohio and Shenango Presbyteries who desired to create a college that endorsed the values of Christianity while at the same time focusing on the emotional, educational, and social development of its students.
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is ranked 15th among liberal arts colleges, according to the Washington Monthly 2007 Annual College Guide. Westminster is a national leader in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America’s Best Colleges, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 366 Colleges” and “Best in the Northeast” by The Princeton Review, and was recognized by the Templeton Guide as a “Character Building College.”
Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus.
Westminster is a coeducational, liberal arts college related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through the Synod of the Trinity.
Location: Westminster is located in New Wilmington, Pa., a quaint residential community. 65 miles north of Pittsburgh, 80 miles south of Erie, and 85 miles southeast of Cleveland.
Campus: Over 300 tree lined acres - 22 buildings, several athletic fields, 10 tennis courts, 100 acre outdoor laboratory and Brittain Lake.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 71% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Presidents' Athletic Conference) Basketball (Presidents' Athletic Conference) Baseball (Presidents' Athletic Conference) Track (Presidents' Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,700 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 980 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,199 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,922 | 47% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 10,672 | 99% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,773 | 69% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 77% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 90% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 530 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 37% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
