Westminster College (216807)

www.westminster.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,760

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,089

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.5%

2,650 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,203

88.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.9%

218 Graduates

About

Westminster College (216807) is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Westminster College (216807) were General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (16 degrees), and Other Education (15 degrees).

In 2023, 229 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westminster College (216807). 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (188 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (216807) is $38,760, which is $9,480 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster College (216807) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 313 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (216807) is $38,760, which is $9,480 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,089.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Westminster College (216807) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Westminster College (216807) was $38,760. The cost of tuition at Westminster College (216807) is $9,480 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Westminster College (216807) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,089

2023 Value

6.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Westminster College (216807) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,089. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Westminster College (216807) grew by 6.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westminster College (216807) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,900

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westminster College (216807) was of $11,900 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.97% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Westminster College (216807) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Westminster College (216807) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.26% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westminster College (216807) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster College (216807) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 313 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Westminster College (216807) received 2,650 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,650 applicants, 2,266 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,203 students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) in 2023.

Westminster College (216807) has an overall enrollment yield of 13.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,266

Accepted Out of 2,650

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westminster College (216807) was 85.5% (2,266 admissions from 2,650 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 19.1%, while admissions grew by 35.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westminster College (216807) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Westminster College (216807) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westminster College (216807) had a total enrollment of 1,203 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (216807) is 1,062 students and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (216807), both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 5.4% Black or African American, 3.91% Two or More Races, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, 0.831% Asian, 0.416% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0831% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.5%), followed by White Male (35.1%) and Black or African American Male (4.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Two or More Races Male (2.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westminster College (216807) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,203 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (216807) is 1,062 and the part-time enrollment is 141. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westminster College (216807) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Westminster College (216807) was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Westminster College (216807) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westminster College (216807) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
885 enrolled students
Black or African American
65 enrolled students
Two or More Races
47 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (216807) is 73.6% White, 5.4% Black or African American, 3.91% Two or More Races, 3.74% Hispanic or Latino, 0.831% Asian, 0.416% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0831% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 144 students (12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 13 more women than men received degrees from Westminster College (216807). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westminster College (216807) is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westminster College (216807) is General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (16 degrees) and Other Education (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westminster College (216807), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees awarded), Biology (31 degrees), and English (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (216807) are Physicians (435,461 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (434,019 people), Other managers (413,738 people), Postsecondary teachers (289,186 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (269,436 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (216807) in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees awarded), Biology (31 degrees), English (8 degrees), Language & Linguistics (4 degrees), and Social Sciences (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (216807) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (216807) are Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees awarded), Biology (31 degrees), English (8 degrees), Language & Linguistics (4 degrees), and Social Sciences (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (216807) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Westminster College (216807).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
16 degrees awarded
Other Education
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westminster College (216807) was General Business Administration & Management with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Westminster College (216807) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

108

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

121

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (216807), which is 0.893 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (121).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westminster College (216807) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (216807) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.08 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (216807) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.48 times less than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 66% of students graduating from Westminster College (216807) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Westminster College (216807) is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16.1% of graduates (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
188 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westminster College (216807) is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

8.3% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
103 degrees awarded
White Male
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westminster College (216807) is white female (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (85 degrees).

Operations

Westminster College (216807) has an endowment valued at nearly $134M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.41M (6.27%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Westminster College (216807) had a total salary expenditure of 40.7M. Westminster College (216807) employs 26 Associate professors, 18 Professors and 14 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westminster College (216807) are Female Associate professor (14), Male Associate professor (12), and Male Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) are: Service, with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Endowment

$134M

2023 Endowment

0.984%

growth from 2022

Westminster College (216807) has an endowment valued at about $134M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Westminster College (216807) grew 0.984% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $82.6M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Westminster College (216807) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.2M

2023 Salaries

1.58%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Westminster College (216807) paid a median of $13.2M in salaries, which represents 32.5% of their overall expenditure ($40.7M) and a 1.58% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.98% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.71M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Westminster College (216807) paid a total of $4.71M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) were Associate professor with 26 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Assistant professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) were Service with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) was Female Associate professor with 14 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Westminster College (216807).

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