Westminster College (MO)
Founded in 1853 by a local Presbyterian congregation, Westminster College is a 4-year liberal arts college in central Missouri. Westminster grants undergraduate degrees in 33 academic majors and 41 minors. As the site of Winston Churchill’s famous “Iron Curtain” speech, Westminster is home to the National Churchill Museum. For students interested in history and architecture, Westminster features an entire district of campus on the National Register of Historic Places and the university is known for its trademark columns, the last surviving vestige of the original Westminster Hall.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1, 2019 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
98%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1084
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
740
Total Number of Undergrads
740
Classroom Sizes
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $29,490
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,490
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$10,478
|
| Books and Supplies | $1100
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
100%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,133
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,800
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,841
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
92%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,641
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$29,691
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$273
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
84%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Jays
School Colors
White/Navy Blue/Light Blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Tulsa
Kansas City
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
97%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,200
What Students Are Saying
4.18
Average Rating
westminster college has a wide veriety of options for students to get involved and experience something new. this campus has a lot of history to it. winston churchill gave his famus iron curton speech, not only that but our campus holds a peice if the berlin wall that separated east from west Germany.
Matthew from Fulton, MO
A great college that will provide you with many opportunities to become involved on campus and the surrounding community. A school dedicated to making students continuous lifelong learners with a passion for service and leadership. At Westminster you are not a number but a person that will make a difference in the world around you.
Melissa from Palmyra, MO
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