C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Westminster University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
Westminster University campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Westminster University campus, Salt Lake City, UT. Photo: Bubbahotepblues, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
F
9/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
D
38/100

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

1,214
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
69%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$66,215
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$52,994
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,250
Median debt at graduation
63.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,220
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
24.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (UT wage index 1.11). 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 University

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
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,523$92,548+36%#44 of 1176#67$22,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$62,689$91,967+10%#98 of 452#135$18,071
Accounting and Related Services—$85,664+12%#169 of 796#261—
Air Transportation$42,917$83,574-3%#26 of 52#38—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,132$80,037-10%#710 of 966#920$21,432
Marketing$48,069$68,786-1%#208 of 516#319$14,000
Communication and Media Studies$33,649$59,676+6%#176 of 660#254$25,000
Public Health$47,365$58,974+0%#96 of 215#124$23,250
Natural Resources Conservation and Research—$53,132-3%#156 of 265#194—
Research and Experimental Psychology$35,127$44,695-20%#77 of 82#78$23,000
Biology$40,919————$21,600
English Language and Literature$39,026————$26,500
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$37,735—————

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 Westminster University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $731,397
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,900/mo — vs ~$746/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 84111 (3.3% cap, Salt Lake City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,896 $40,896
Room $6,716
Board $4,860
Total Cost (On-Campus) $57,867 $57,867

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
23%
Receive Pell Grants
86%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,214
Total Students
63%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 13%
Black 2%
Asian 5%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 82%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Westminster University?
Westminster University has an acceptance rate of 69%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Westminster University?
Tuition at Westminster University is $40,896 for in-state students and $40,896 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Westminster University?
The graduation rate at Westminster University is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Westminster University a good school?
Westminster University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Westminster University?
Westminster University has a total enrollment of 1,214 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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