Westminster College (230807)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,896

4.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,156

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

2,634 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,214

91.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.4%

249 Graduates

About

Westminster College (230807) is a higher education institution located in Salt Lake County, UT. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Westminster College (230807) were Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and General Finance (17 degrees).

In 2023, 490 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westminster College (230807). 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (317 degrees), 3.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (230807) is $40,896, which is $16,321 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster College (230807) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 548 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (230807) is $40,896, which is $16,321 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,156.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Westminster College (230807) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,896

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Westminster College (230807) was $40,896. The cost of tuition at Westminster College (230807) is $16,321 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Westminster College (230807) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,156

2023 Value

4.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Westminster College (230807) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,156. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Westminster College (230807) grew by 4.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westminster College (230807) (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

$13,307

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westminster College (230807) was of $13,307 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.88% 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 (230807) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Westminster College (230807) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westminster College (230807) (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 (230807) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 548 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 (230807) received 2,634 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,634 applicants, 1,813 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,214 students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Westminster College (230807) has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,813

Accepted Out of 2,634

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westminster College (230807) was 68.8% (1,813 admissions from 2,634 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 19.5%, while admissions grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westminster College (230807) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Westminster College (230807) in 2023 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 (230807) had a total enrollment of 1,214 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (230807) is 1,108 students and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (230807), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Two or More Races, 3.38% Asian, 1.73% Black or African American, 1.57% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westminster College (230807) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,214 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (230807) is 1,108 and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westminster College (230807) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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 (230807) was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Westminster College (230807) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westminster College (230807) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
821 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students
Two or More Races
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (230807) is 67.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Two or More Races, 3.38% Asian, 1.73% Black or African American, 1.57% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 38 students (3.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 176 more women than men received degrees from Westminster College (230807). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westminster College (230807) is white (317 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westminster College (230807) is Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (19 degrees) and General Finance (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westminster College (230807), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) are Other managers (340,559 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (248,916 people), Postsecondary teachers (233,161 people), Secondary school teachers (175,304 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (155,036 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), English (9 degrees), and Communications (19 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 (230807) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (14 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), English (9 degrees), and Communications (19 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 (230807) 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 (230807).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
19 degrees awarded
General Finance
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westminster College (230807) was Registered Nursing with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Westminster College (230807) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

157

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

333

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (230807), which is 0.471 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (333).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westminster College (230807) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (230807) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.25 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (230807) in Registered Nursing, which is 3.38 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Westminster College (230807) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Westminster College (230807) is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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, 3.61% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
317 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westminster College (230807) is white (317 degrees awarded). There were 3.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

2.24% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
211 degrees awarded
White Male
106 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westminster College (230807) is white female (211 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (106 degrees).

Operations

Westminster College (230807) has an endowment valued at nearly $78.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.4M (9.39%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Westminster College (230807) had a total salary expenditure of 56.9M. Westminster College (230807) employs 47 Associate professors, 38 Professors and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westminster College (230807) are Male Associate professor (24), Female Associate professor (23), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) are: Management, with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Endowment

$78.9M

2023 Endowment

1.81%

decline from 2022

Westminster College (230807) has an endowment valued at about $78.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Westminster College (230807) declined 1.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Westminster College (230807) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.8M

2023 Salaries

1.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Westminster College (230807) paid a median of $26.8M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($56.9M) and a 1.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.14% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.33% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.46M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2023, Westminster College (230807) paid a total of $8.46M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) were Associate professor with 47 employees, Professor with 38 employees, and Assistant professor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) were Management with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) was Male Associate professor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 23 employees, and Male Professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Westminster College (230807).

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