C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Westminster College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New Wilmington, Pennsylvania 16172
Westminster College campus, New Wilmington, PA
Westminster College campus, New Wilmington, PA. Photo: Nyttend, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 66%
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
13/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,203
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Westminster College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,861
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,938
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,060
Median debt at graduation
64.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23
Median ACT
26.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 48th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Westminster College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$52,721$76,955+1%#315 of 796#317$26,638
Biology$27,467$64,772+13%#201 of 841#169$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,184$62,412-9%#694 of 1176#699$26,000
Psychology—$52,339+3%#382 of 1027#316$26,000
Sociology—$47,502-10%#352 of 462#331—
Education$42,047$46,735-5%#17 of 27#17$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $38,760 $38,760
Total Cost (On-Campus) $54,100 $54,100

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,203
Total Students
52%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 4%
Black 5%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 82%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Westminster College?
Westminster College has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Westminster College?
Tuition at Westminster College is $38,760 for in-state students and $38,760 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Westminster College?
The graduation rate at Westminster College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Westminster College a good school?
Westminster College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Westminster College?
Westminster College has a total enrollment of 1,203 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology