Wilson College

www.wilson.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,950

2.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,567

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90%

1,068 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,694

38.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.8%

85 Graduates

About

Wilson College is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wilson College were Registered Nursing (46 degrees awarded), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (35 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2023, 308 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilson College. 82.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (248 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilson College is $25,950, which is $−3,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilson College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 322 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilson College is $25,950, which is $3,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,567.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending Wilson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,950

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wilson College was $25,950. The cost of tuition at Wilson College is $−3,330 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$21,567

2023 Value

9.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wilson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,567. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wilson College grew by 9.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilson College (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

$9,534

Room and Board

$1,104

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilson College was of $9,534 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.676% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,104. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Wilson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.8% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilson College (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 Wilson College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 322 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

Wilson College received 1,068 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 44.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,068 applicants, 961 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90% acceptance rate.

There were 1,694 students enrolled at Wilson College in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wilson College has an overall enrollment yield of 20.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

961

Accepted Out of 1,068

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilson College was 90% (961 admissions from 1,068 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 44.5%, while admissions grew by 38.3%.

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

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Wilson College 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

Wilson College had a total enrollment of 1,694 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wilson College is 652 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,042. This means that 38.5% of students enrolled at Wilson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.3% White, 5.73% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Two or More Races, 0.59% Asian, 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wilson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.6%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.4%), followed by White Male (24.6%) and Black or African American Female (8.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilson College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,694 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilson College is 652 and the part-time enrollment is 1,042. This means that 38.5% of students enrolled at Wilson College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Wilson College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Wilson College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,378 enrolled students
Black or African American
97 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilson College is 81.3% White, 5.73% Black or African American, 5.43% Hispanic or Latino, 1.59% Two or More Races, 0.59% Asian, 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.118% 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 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, 65 students (3.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 198 more women than men received degrees from Wilson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilson College is white (248 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wilson College is Registered Nursing (46 degrees awarded), followed by Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (35 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Education (112 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilson College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,597,660 people), Registered nurses (1,531,749 people), Secondary school teachers (555,474 people), Education administrators (298,145 people), and Other managers (272,256 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilson College in 2023 are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Education (112 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and Health (57 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 Wilson College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Financial examiners, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Wilson College are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Education (112 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and Health (57 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 Wilson College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,138,012 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,753,715 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (503,946 people), Outpatient care centers (350,250 people), and Offices of physicians (270,954 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
35 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wilson College was Registered Nursing with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

253

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Wilson College, which is 0.217 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (253).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Wilson College in Educational & Instructional Technology, which is 0.333 times less than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Wilson College in Registered Nursing, which is 22 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Wilson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wilson College is Female and Asian (66.7% 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, 7.06% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
248 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilson College is white (248 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (17 degrees).

2.27% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
216 degrees awarded
White Male
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilson College is white female (216 degrees awarded). There were 6.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (32 degrees).

Operations

Wilson College has an endowment valued at nearly $63M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.78M (10.7%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Wilson College had a total salary expenditure of 27.1M. Wilson College employs 22 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Wilson College are Female Assistant professor (15), Male Assistant professor (7), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilson College are: Management, with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$63M

2023 Endowment

6.14%

growth from 2022

Wilson College has an endowment valued at about $63M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilson College grew 6.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.6M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wilson College (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: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$171k - Federal
$198k - State
$44.6k - Local

As of 2023, Wilson College received $171k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $198k from state grants and contracts, and $44.6k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.99M

2023 Salaries

1.61%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wilson College paid a median of $9.99M in salaries, which represents 36.9% of their overall expenditure ($27.1M) and a 1.61% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.232% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wilson College paid a total of $3.05M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilson College were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilson College were Management with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilson College was Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wilson College.

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