Westminster College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	713
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Westminster College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Westminster College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Westminster College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Westminster College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Westminster College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,200

Cost of attendance at Westminster College in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$6,668
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,200

Cost of attendance at Westminster College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average	$19,595
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Westminster College received on average $26,359 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,359

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	37	21%	$4,527	$167,490
Other Federal Grant	151	85%	$2,084	$314,644
State Grant/Scholarships	9	5%	$1,945	$17,509
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	178	100%	$24,493	$4,359,666
Total Grant & Scholarships	178	100%	$26,359	$4,691,819

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Westminster College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Westminster College students is 63.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.1%.

63.3%

asian 70.0% 7 students
African American 50.0% 3 students
white 63.3% 209 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 62.0% 31 students
International Students 85.7% 12 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 18 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Westminster College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Westminster College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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