Westminster College: Review & Facts

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Westminster College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,280 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1875 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Westminster College is ranked among Top Gay and Lesbian Colleges in the country.

Academic Offerings

Westminster College will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
75
Westminster College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Westminster College is fair at 75% (close to Utah average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Westminster College is good - 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at Westminster College is good, 8:1. Find out more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, about $39,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Westminster College beyond tuition are roughly $600, which totals $40,000 per year.

Read the details about Westminster College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,205 applications were submitted and 1,538 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Westminster College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,400
Medium
Westminster College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Westminster College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Westminster College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $6,400 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Westminster College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Westminster College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Westminster College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
84105, USA
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