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Westminster College
Most applicants get into Westminster College — 79.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Westminster College anchors the college town of Fulton, MO, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $91,704 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 638 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1120 — below the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Westminster College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Westminster College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 880–1120 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Westminster College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 410 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 490 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Westminster College received 2,279 applications and admitted 1,768 (77.6%), with 160 enrolling.
How Westminster College compares
| Westminster College | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.2% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,214 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,199 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Westminster College student earns $52,199 — 9% above the Missouri median of $47,885 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Westminster College lists tuition at $35,214 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Westminster College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,214 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 638 undergraduates, Westminster College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
55.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Westminster College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Westminster College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Westminster College's acceptance rate?
77.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,768 admitted from 2,279 applicants.
How much does Westminster College cost?
At Westminster College, published tuition is $35,214 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Westminster College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Westminster College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,199 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- William Woods University — 71% admitted
- Southeast Missouri State University — 73.5% admitted
- Stephens College — 77.2% admitted
- Southwest Baptist University — 68.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.