Westminster College

Reach out to Westminster College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who submit their applications to Westminster College for fall should anticipate a decision by December 1.

Westminster College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Westminster College's admissions stats.

Westminster College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	20%
Waitlist	No

Westminster College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Westminster College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 1

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Applying Early to Westminster College?

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Westminster College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Westminster College directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Westminster College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Westminster College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Westminster College?

Getting into Westminster College is moderately difficult.

In 2021, Westminster College accepted 76% of students, about 1,476 of the 1,949 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Westminster College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Westminster College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Westminster College

Westminster College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Westminster College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Westminster College

Wondering what factors are considered by Westminster College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Westminster College for more information on admission factors.

Westminster College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Westminster College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Westminster College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.03
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Westminster College?

Students admitted to Westminster College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 60% submitted a class rank. At Westminster College 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Westminster College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20%
3.75 and 3.99	43%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	4%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	4%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Westminster College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Westminster College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Westminster College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 8% of Westminster College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Westminster College?

To be competitive with other Westminster College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1215 and 1355 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Westminster College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1355 and 25% of scored lower than 1215, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Westminster College students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 635 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Westminster College students scored 695 or higher, and 75% scored a 635 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Westminster College?

To be most competitive at Westminster College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Westminster College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Westminster College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Westminster College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Westminster College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Westminster College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Westminster College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Westminster College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Westminster College.

Does Westminster College accept transfer credits?

✅ Westminster College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Westminster College?

❌ No, Westminster College is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to include your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Westminster College's acceptance rate?

✅ Westminster College's acceptance rate is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Westminster College?

🟨 Westminster College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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