Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Westminster College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,041 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,861 ten years after enrollment, which is 32% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 65.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,060, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,859 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Biology, Education, Other, Sociology, and Marketing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,861
Graduation Rate
65.2%
Median Debt
$26,060
Average Net Price
$19,859
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.07x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,041
Admission Rate
92.6%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
81.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$40,290
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,290
Pell Grant Rate
26.8%
Federal Loan Rate
67.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$15,226
Income $30K–$48K
$15,101
Income $48K–$75K
$17,687
Income $110K+
$23,964
Student Demographics
Women
49.3%
White
74.1%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
5.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
79.9%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Bachelor (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $62,412 | 26 |
| Biology | $64,772 | 16 |
| Education, Other | $46,735 | 15 |
| Sociology | $47,502 | 13 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 12 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | $76,955 | 10 |
| Psychology | $52,339 | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 8 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 7 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 7 |
| Economics | Not reported | 7 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 4 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations | Bachelor | 2 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Educational Administration | Master | 1 |
| Engineering Physics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Pennsylvania
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Pennsylvania
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