About Westminster College, Pennsylvania
Westminster College is a liberal arts college located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1852, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The student population is approximately 1,307 undergraduate and graduate students.
Westminster is located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, a town of 2,466 residents located 50 miles (80 km) north of Pittsburgh and 80 miles (130 km) south of Erie and Cleveland on a 300-acre (120 ha) campus.
Westminster formed as a result of a meeting on Jan. 21, 1852, between the Ohio and Shenango Presbyteries. In 2009, The Washington Monthly' ranked Westminster College "third in social mobility" among 253 liberal arts colleges. In 2010, Forbes ranked Westminster first in the nation as the "Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
" In 2008 36% Westminster's graduating class received their degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (known colloquially as STEM)--and unusually, more of those STEM graduates were women than men. The student population is 1,307 undergraduate and graduate students. The college offers 40 majors and nearly 100 organizations.
The Westminster Titans compete in NCAA Division III athletics. Before moving to the NCAA, Westminster competed in the NAIA for many years. For a brief period, Westminster was a member of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Titans currently are a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
The first official football game by the Westminster Titans was in December 1891. They lost to Geneva 42–0. The next year was the first official season; they played 4 games that year and went 3–1. Over the next 100 plus years, the Titans have had a record of 577–406–54.
Westminster's radio station, Titan Radio (Digital 88.9/WWNW-FM) serves Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. The station streams online on titanradio.net and features a hot adult contemporary format. The station is programmed and managed by students for the campus and the community. Programming includes life, local sports. Titan Radio broadcasts home football games for Wilmington Area High School during the regular season.
Tuition Fees & Application Fees
Admission Requirements
| Rank | GRE | GMAT | TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo | GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 971 | Not required | Not required | 92 | 7.5 | Not accepted | 3.8 |
Popular Courses
- Computer Science and Information Technology programs
- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics-related programs
- Engineering and technology-focused programs
- Business, Management and MBA-related programs
- Program availability depends on intake, eligibility and university rules
Documents Required
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport copy
- English proficiency score if required
- Statement of Purpose or motivation letter
- Letters of Recommendation if required
- Resume / CV
- Financial documents for admission and visa process
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