Westminster College (216807)

www.westminster.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,075

1.02% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,101

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.04%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

2,746 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,228

90.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

71.2%

203 Graduates

About

Westminster College (216807) is a higher education institution located in Lawrence County, PA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Westminster College (216807) were General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (26 degrees), and General Psychology (19 degrees).

In 2020, 283 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westminster College (216807). 50.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (179 degrees), 2.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (216807) is $37,075, which is $8,675 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (216807) is $37,075, which is $8,675 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,101.

In 2020, 96% of undergraduate students attending Westminster College (216807) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,075

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Westminster College (216807) was $37,075. The cost of tuition at Westminster College (216807) is $8,675 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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

Average Net Price

$21,101

2020 Value

1.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Westminster College (216807) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,101. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Westminster College (216807) grew by 1.39%.

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

$11,450

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westminster College (216807) was of $11,450 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 2.88% between 2019 and 2020. 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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Westminster College (216807) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 2.04% with respect to 2019, when 98% 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.

4.04%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster College (216807) was 4.04%, which represents 13 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

Westminster College (216807) received 2,746 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 11.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,746 applicants, 2,101 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,228 students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Westminster College (216807) has an overall enrollment yield of 14%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,101

Accepted Out of 2,746

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westminster College (216807) was 76.5% (2,101 admissions from 2,746 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 66.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 11.7%, while admissions grew by 28.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westminster College (216807) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Westminster College (216807) in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westminster College (216807) has a total enrollment of 1,228 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (216807) is 1,113 students and the part-time enrollment is 115. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (216807), both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.6% White, 4.64% Black or African American, 0.896% Hispanic or Latino, 0.733% Two or More Races, 0.733% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.244% Asian.

Students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (32.8%) and Black or African American Male (3.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Two or More Races Male (4.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westminster College (216807), both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,228 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (216807) is 1,113 and the part-time enrollment is 115. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Westminster College (216807) are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% 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

80%

2020 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), 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

White
892
Black or African American
57
Hispanic or Latino
11

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (216807) is 72.6% White, 4.64% Black or African American, 0.896% Hispanic or Latino, 0.733% Two or More Races, 0.733% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.407% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.244% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 241 students (19.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 3 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 (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (78 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westminster College (216807) is General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (26 degrees) and General Psychology (19 degrees).

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 History (11 degrees awarded), Biology (44 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (6 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 (458,539 people), Postsecondary teachers (294,918 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (274,643 people), Other managers (237,459 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (210,957 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (216807) are History (11 degrees awarded), Biology (44 degrees), Language & Linguistics (6 degrees), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), and English (8 degrees).

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, Physicians, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

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 Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (594,822 people), Elementary & secondary schools (580,095 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (547,692 people), Offices of physicians (221,475 people), and Scientific research & development services (184,797 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

General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
26 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
19 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westminster College (216807) was General Business Administration & Management with 39 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

140

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

143

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 140 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (216807), which is 0.979 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (143).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (216807) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 4.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 19 degrees were awarded to women at Westminster College (216807) in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 60% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Westminster College (216807) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 11.8% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
179 degrees awarded
Unknown
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westminster College (216807) is white (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (78 degrees).

27.6% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
98 degrees awarded
White Male
81 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westminster College (216807) is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (81 degrees).

Operations

Westminster College (216807) has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $−NaNk (−0.773%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, Westminster College (216807) had a total salary expenditure of $36.8M. Westminster College (216807) employs 26 Associate professors, 20 Professors, and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westminster College (216807) are Female Associate professors (15), Male Professors(12), and Male Associate professors (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) are: Management, with 29 employees, Service, with 26 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2020 Endowment

5.46%

decline from 2019

Westminster College (216807) has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Westminster College (216807) declined 5.46% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $70.8M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.82M - Federal
$403k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Westminster College (216807) received $1.82M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $403k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2020 Salaries

15.5%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Westminster College (216807) paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 35.6% of their overall expenditure ($36.8M) and a 15.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.88% growth from 2018 and a 5.15% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Westminster College (216807) paid a total of $4.53M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) were Associate professor with 26 employees; Professor with 20 employees; and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) were Management with 29 employees; Service with 26 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westminster College (216807) was Female Associate professor with 15 employees, Male Professor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

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