Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Online | westminstercollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Westminster College occupies a 27-acre campus in a residential area of Salt Lake City, Utah, situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and minutes from downtown. Founded in 1875 as a Presbyterian liberal arts institution, Westminster operates from a historic campus featuring a mix of Gothic-revival architecture and modern academic facilities. The college maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering specialized programs in nursing, business, and environmental studies, along with established graduate programs in business administration and education. Students typically reside in one of four campus residence halls during their first two years, and the college competes in the NAIA Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The campus location provides direct access to outdoor recreation opportunities including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the nearby canyons.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
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Westminster is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Westminster College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#149 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#117 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Utah
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Utah
#132 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Utah
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1148/1378 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $520 |
| Room and Board | $11,770 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,681 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,867 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Health Professions | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=230807 IPEDS survey data for Westminster College.
Current students may use the Westminster College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025