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Westminster University
Westminster University says yes to 66.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $66,215 median earnings.
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Westminster University sits in Salt Lake City proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $92,548 four years out. 24.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 823 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1148 and 1378 — near the UT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Westminster University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Westminster University received 2,634 applications and admitted 1,813 (68.8%), with 228 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1148–1378 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Westminster University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 598 | 680 | 718 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 565 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Westminster University compares
| Westminster University | Utah median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 66.6% | 85.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $43,528 | $9,424 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $66,215 | $52,159 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Westminster University: $66,215 median at year ten, versus $52,159 across Utah institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $43,528 regardless of where you're from. At Westminster University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 823 — Westminster University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
63.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Westminster University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Westminster University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,548 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $91,967 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,664 |
| Air Transportation | $83,574 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,037 |
| Marketing | $68,786 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,676 |
| Public Health | $58,974 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,132 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $44,695 |
Median earnings for these 10 Westminster University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $66,215 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional Westminster University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Westminster University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1148–1378 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 66.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Westminster University's acceptance rate?
68.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,813 admitted from 2,634 applicants.
How much does Westminster University cost?
At Westminster University, published tuition is $43,528 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Westminster University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Westminster University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $66,215 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Utah
- Southern Utah University — 81.8% admitted
- Brigham Young University — 67.8% admitted
- Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences — 61.9% admitted
- University of Utah — 86% 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.