C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
32/100 · earnings-weighted

Wilson College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Wilson College campus, Chambersburg, PA
Wilson College campus, Chambersburg, PA. Photo: CoolTribe, CC BY-SA 3.0 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: 52%
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B
71/100
Prestige
F
26/100

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

1,694
Total Enrollment
52%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$43,326
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,049
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,328
Median debt at graduation
48.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,000
Average SAT
23.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 61% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 13th 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 Wilson 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,257$73,921-17%#903 of 966#929$27,700
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$35,554$41,954-5%#6 of 11#9$28,000

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.

For parents & investors

The Wilson College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $257,177
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,183/mo — vs ~$611/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17237 (4.8% cap, Mont Alto)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $25,950 $25,950
Room $5,500
Board $6,662
Total Cost (On-Campus) $41,967 $41,967

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
94%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Special Education and Teaching, General 36 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 31 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 31 grads/yr Education, General 29 grads/yr Learning Sciences 9 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 8 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 7 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 7 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 6 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 5 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 5 grads/yr Animal Sciences, Other 4 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 4 grads/yr Nursing Education 4 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wilson College's top programs commonly pursue.

Special education teachers, secondary school
$70k/yr 164,200 jobs
Special education teachers, all other
$67k/yr 41,000 jobs
Special education teachers, middle school
$65k/yr 94,800 jobs
Special education teachers, preschool
$62k/yr 29,300 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Veterinary technologists and technicians
$46k/yr 134,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,694
Total Students
76%
Women
55%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 5%
Black 6%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 52%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%
25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wilson College?
Wilson College has an acceptance rate of 90%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Wilson College?
Tuition at Wilson College is $25,950 for in-state students and $25,950 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Wilson College?
The graduation rate at Wilson College is 52%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Wilson College a good school?
Wilson College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (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 (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Wilson College?
Wilson College has a total enrollment of 1,694 students.

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