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Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA·Private nonprofit·1,051 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

86%
Accept
1,051
Students
$20,800
Net Price
66%
Grad Rate
$47,200
Earnings
10 yr
$22,825
Debt

About This School

Westminster College is a private nonprofit institution located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,051 undergraduate students enrolled. Westminster College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,800 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $47,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Westminster College may refer to:

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 66% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the upside, the average net price of $20,800/year is genuinely affordable for a private college, and the small campus (just over 1,000 undergrads) means real access to professors and individual attention. That said, median earnings of $47,200 a decade out are modest, so students should go in with a clear plan for how their degree connects to a career.

Founded
1851
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Biological Sciences17%
Social Sciences11%
Education10%
Communications7%
Health Professions6%
English4%
Psychology4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Thomas E. StarzlHenry Iba

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$39,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,470
Avg Net Price
$20,800
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$22,825

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
66%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
83%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,825
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,825
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White80%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,051 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Westminster College

319 South Market Street

New Wilmington, PA 16172

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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