Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

Wilson College is a private institution established in 1869 with suburban setting located at Chambersburg. It is ranked 11 in Regional Colleges North in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $24,595 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 748. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#11 Regional Colleges North
Setting
Suburban
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1869
Selectivity Low
Size Small
827 Undergraduates
Website http://www.wilson.edu

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Veterinary/Animal Health
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$39,149
Cost of Attendance
$18,849
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $24,595
Outstate Tuition Fee $24,595
Room and Board Fees $11,594
$33,600 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

58% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.45 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, STEP Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Apr
30
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$22,425 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$15,238 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $39,149
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
80% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $12,000
Eligibility Enrolled in full college preparatory curriculum throughout high school, Recipients not eligible for Curran Scholarship.
Minimum Criteria GPA:3.75, Minimum of 4 college prep courses taken at advanced or honors level.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Deans Scholarship
Total Worth $9,000
Eligibility Enrolled in full college preparatory curriculum throughout high school
Minimum Criteria GPA:3.4-3.74
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Faculty Scholarship
Total Worth $3,000-$6,000
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria GPA:3.0-3.39
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

TASC (The Alumnae-Student Contract)
Total Worth $1,500 per year
Details Deadline: 1st March
National Presbyterian College Scholarships
Total Worth $250-$1,500 per year
Details Eligibility: Applicants must be active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), be high school seniors and be US citizens or permanent residents, Deadline: 1st March
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Students

827 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
71% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
59% Students graduate within 6 years