Wilson College

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

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	482
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Wilson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that Wilson College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wilson College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 13-to-1, Wilson College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Wilson College is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wilson College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,200

Cost of attendance at Wilson College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,200

Cost of attendance at Wilson 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.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Wilson College received on average $14,133 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.

$14,133

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	40	34%	$4,757	$190,299
Other Federal Grant	42	36%	$4,983	$209,299
State Grant/Scholarships	36	31%	$3,653	$131,508
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	114	98%	$11,144	$1,270,393
Total Grant & Scholarships	114	98%	$14,133	$1,611,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wilson 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 Wilson College students is 53.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.1%.

53.4%

African American 40.0% 2 students
white 54.4% 43 students
unknown 57.1% 4 students
hispanic 54.6% 6 students
International Students 57.1% 4 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Basketball Colonial States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wilson 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

Wilson 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

Veteran Services

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

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