Admissions

 Who We Are

A private, 4-year, co-ed, liberal arts college that emphasizes experiential learning, collaboration, and student success.

 Campus

300 beautiful acres in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, boasting a walkable campus, athletic fields, nature trails, an outdoor laboratory, and a lake perfect for canoeing.

 Majors and Programs

43 majors, 13 pre-professional programs, 44 minors, 2 micro-credentials and 7 graduate programs.

 Students

More than 1,150 undergraduate and graduate students; 46% men and 54% women.

 Faculty

12:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17; 85% of our full-time faculty hold a doctorate or terminal degree.

 Athletics

22 varsity sports; NCAA Division III; Presidents’ Athletic Conference; Eastern College Athletic Conference.

 Outcomes

96% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school the year following graduation.

 Student Life

Over 65 clubs and organizations; 4 national fraternities and 5 national sororities.

 Housing

8 residential housing options; guaranteed housing all 4 years.

 Calendar

2-semester academic year (fall and spring), plus an optional summer session; student travel and internships opportunities during summer and winter breaks.

 Cost

Westminster is ranked among the best colleges for the money, according to Money Magazine.

 Financial Aid

100% of full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students receive financial aid, which includes merit-based scholarships and need-based resources.

An hour north from the heart of Pittsburgh and a bit over an hour from Cleveland, Westminster College sits on a 300-acre, tree lined campus in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Over the past eight years, we’ve renovated our academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities to provide the best possible student environment.

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Schedule a visit today and let your students explore our beautiful campus and discover the endless opportunities awaiting them at Westminster College. Students may also schedule a personalized visit M-F at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM.

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Find Your School’s Admissions Counselor

Do you have a question about your student’s application? Want to invite an admissions counselor to your school? Meet the admissions counselor assigned to your school!

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We have been recognized repeatedly as a “Best College for Your Money” by Money magazine for our ability to make an amazing education affordable to families. Last year, 100% of Westminster students were awarded financial aid, which includes both merit-based scholarships and need-based awards.

Merit Scholarships

Each undergraduate student is offered a merit scholarship upon admission to Westminster based on their high school achievements. This scholarship is guaranteed and renewable each year.

FAFSA School Code: 003392

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is also critical to the financial aid process. The FAFSA is how students apply for federal student aid, such as grants, scholarships, and loans. When a student enters Westminster College’s school code 003392 on their FAFSA, a copy of their completed application is sent to us. Based on the results, we will determine all the resources available to the student and provide them an individualized financial aid offer.

Applying to Westminster is easy and FREE! Students can choose from one of four application types. No application fee waiver needed.

Application Types

Students can apply via:

• Common App
• Coalition Application
• VIP Application
• Online Application

Supplemental Materials

• Unofficial or Official Transcripts (Required)
• Test Scores (Optional but recommended)
• Essay or Personal Statement (Optional but recommended)
• Letters of Recommendations (Optional but recommended)

 Our Majors, Minors and Programs

 Our Clubs and Organizations

 Westminster College Athletics

 Scholarships and Financial Aid

 You’re Accepted: What’s Next?

 High School/Dual College Enrollment

 International Admissions

Address

Office of Admissions
319 S Market St
New Wilmington, PA 16172
Phone: 724-946-7100
Email: admissions@westminster.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: (267) 284-5000
https://www.msche.org

Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Telephone: (717) 783-6788
https://www.education.pa.gov/

National Association for Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Telephone: (703) 437-0700
https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/