Westminster College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 90% of applicants get into Westminster College each year. Last year, 1,035 students applied to Westminster College and 933 were admitted.
If you are planning on applying to Westminster College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who apply to Westminster College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than August 1.
Here's an overiew of some of Westminster College's admissions stats.
Westminster College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.4 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 13% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 4% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 94% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Westminster College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Westminster College does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Westminster College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
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 in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.
What does Westminster College consider 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 |
---|---|
Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Academic GPA | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Make sure to check with Westminster College for more information on admission factors.
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | – | – |
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | – | – | – | – |
Interview | – | – | – | – |
Letter(s) of Recommendation | – | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | – | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Westminster College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.
Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At Westminster College 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 26% were in the top 25% and 70% were in the top 50%.
At Westminster College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | – |
3.75 and 3.99 | – |
3.50 and 3.74 | – |
3.25 and 3.49 | – |
3.00 and 3.24 | – |
2.50 and 2.9 | – |
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.
Westminster College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2021, 4% of Westminster College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 94% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Westminster College students scored 575 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Westminster College students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.
To be most competitive at Westminster College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 26 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Westminster College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.
A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Westminster College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Westminster College.
Transfer students can enroll in Westminster College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Westminster College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Westminster College.
Does Westminster College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Westminster College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Westminster College?
✅ Westminster College is not test optional.
What is Westminster College's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Westminster College is 90%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Westminster College?
❌ Westminster College does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Westminster College? Westminster College is a somewhat selective institution. The Westminster College acceptance rate is 90%. This means that the institution accepts 90 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Westminster College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.44. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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