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Wilson College
Admission at Wilson College is close to open (92.1%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $43,326 median earnings below before the application.
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Wilson College sits in Chambersburg proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
23.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 865 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1110 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Wilson College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wilson College received 1,068 applications and admitted 961 (90%), with 194 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 940–1110 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Wilson College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 500 | 540 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Wilson College compares
| Wilson College | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92.1% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,100 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,326 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
At $43,326, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,101). Look at Wilson College's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $27,100 regardless of where you're from. At Wilson College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 865 — Wilson College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
48.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Wilson College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wilson College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 940–1110 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 92.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Wilson College's acceptance rate?
90% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 961 admitted from 1,068 applicants.
How much does Wilson College cost?
At Wilson College, published tuition is $27,100 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wilson College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wilson College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,326 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Wilkes University — 90.6% admitted
- Westminster College — 92.6% admitted
- Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing — 100% admitted
- Waynesburg University — 89.8% 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.