College Report Card: Westminster College
Westminster College Contact Information:
School Name:
Westminster College
Street Address:
North Market Street
City, State & Zip:
New Wilmington, PA 16172
Location On Map:
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General Phone #:
7249468761
Financial Aid Phone #:
7249467102
Admissions Phone #:
7249467100
Website:
Westminster College General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
(Primarily an undergraduate college with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
(Primarily an undergraduate college with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Post-master's certificate
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
Yes
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
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A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
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A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Mid East
Degree Of Urbanization: Small town
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: R THOMAS WILLIAMSON, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Small town
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: R THOMAS WILLIAMSON, PRESIDENT
Westminster College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificateWestminster College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Westminster College between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Westminster College that the program you are looking for is still available.
Westminster College Special Learning Oppertunities:
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Teacher certifcation:
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Westminster College Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Westminster College Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $20530
Required Fees: $940
Per Credit Hour Charge: $645
Required Fees: $940
Per Credit Hour Charge: $645
In-State:
Tuition: $20530
Required Fees: $940
Per Credit Hour Charge: $645
Required Fees: $940
Per Credit Hour Charge: $645
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $20530
Required Fees: $940
Per Credit Hour Charge: $645
Required Fees: $940
Per Credit Hour Charge: $645
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $9180
Required Fees: $240
Per Credit Hour Charge: $510
Required Fees: $240
Per Credit Hour Charge: $510
In-State:
Tuition: $9180
Required Fees: $240
Per Credit Hour Charge: $510
Required Fees: $240
Per Credit Hour Charge: $510
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $9180
Required Fees: $240
Per Credit Hour Charge: $510
Required Fees: $240
Per Credit Hour Charge: $510
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$1700
On Campus - Room and Board:
$6360
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$500
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$5590
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1100
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$800
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Westminster College Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
1576
Number Of Undergraduates:
337 (21% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
337 (100%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
89 (26%)
Average Amount: $3199
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
159 (47%)
Average Amount: $2922
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
335 (99%)
Average Amount: $10672
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
233 (69%)
Average Amount: $4773
Average Amount: $4773
Westminster College Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $35
Graduate Application Fee: $35
Undergraduate Application Fee: $35
Graduate Application Fee: $35
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
Recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Required
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 656
Women: 788
Total: 1444
Women: 788
Total: 1444
Number Admitted:Men: 444
Women: 645
Total: 1089
Women: 645
Total: 1089
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 144
Women: 240
Total: 384
Women: 240
Total: 384
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 0
Women: 0
Total: 0
Women: 0
Total: 0
Fall 2004 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
320 (83%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
158 (41%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 490
75th Percentile - 590
75th Percentile - 590
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 480
75th Percentile - 600
75th Percentile - 600
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 20
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
ACT Verbal Scores25th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
ACT Math Scores25th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
Westminster College Enrollment Information:
Students:
1752
Undergraduate Students:
1604
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1604
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
381
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1223
Graduate Students:
148
Full Time Students:
1411
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1404
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1404
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
378
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1026
Full Time Graduate Students:
7
Part Time Students:
341
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
200
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
200
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
3
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
197
Part Time Graduate Students:
141
Westminster College Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Higher Ed.
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