Wilson College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Wilson College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,360 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1869 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Wilson College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Wilson College will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
44
Wilson College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Veterinary, Theater and Drama, and Dance and Ballet. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The rate of student retention at Wilson College is relatively low at 69% (below Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The graduation rate at Wilson College is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wilson College is pretty good: 13:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - around $25,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Wilson College beyond tuition are about $1,000, which comes to a total of $26,200 per year.

Read the details about Wilson 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
94%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 739 applications were submitted and 695 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wilson College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
Wilson College provides 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 Wilson 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
Wilson College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, about $5,500 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Wilson 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Wilson College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wilson College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
17201-1285, USA
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