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Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

1,360
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Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Online wilson.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Wilson College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Wilson College, founded in 1869, is a private liberal arts college located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Nestled in the Cumberland Valley, the college is about 25 miles west of Gettysburg and less than a two-hour drive from both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, providing students with access to a range of urban experiences. The campus is noted for its historical architecture, reflective of its long-standing presence in the region, and offers on-campus housing options to foster an immersive educational environment. Wilson College features a mix of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a particular emphasis on its accredited veterinary medical technology program. Academically, it maintains a moderately selective admissions process. The college does not have a significant focus on athletics in the context of national recognition; thus, specific sports teams and accomplishments are not highlighted in this summary.

In the most recent statistical year 739 prospective students applied, and 695 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 136 enrolled in the school.  607 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 753 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $25,200 plus fees of $1,000. Wilson College is ranked 974 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

3/10

Overall

2/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

Wilson College is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 970/1120
GPA 3.45

Applications Accepted

94% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$25,200
Costs for Wilson College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,104
Other Fees$1,000
Room and Board $11,968
Budget for Other Expenses$1,700
Total One Year Cost$40,972

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Wilson College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 29%
Business 16%
Agriculture 11%
Social Sciences 9%
English and Literature 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217013 IPEDS survey data for Wilson College.

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