Westminster College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Westminster College is a private university in Fulton, Missouri, enrolling about 638 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.20% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,199 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,214
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,314 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.20% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 638 97.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.49%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 27.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 68.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1118
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 676
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,279
- Room & Board: $12,662 annual estimate
Westminster College: what the data shows
Common questions about Westminster College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Westminster College?
Westminster College is located in Fulton, MO (ZIP 65251-1299).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Westminster College public or private?
Westminster College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Westminster College cost?
Published tuition: $35,214.
Average net price after aid: $24,314.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,543 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,050 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,123 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,957 |
| $110,001+ | $26,066 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $140,856.
How hard is it to get into Westminster College?
Admission rate: 79.20%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1118 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Westminster College?
Total enrollment: 638 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 676 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Westminster College?
150%-time completion rate: 55.49%.
First-year retention: 71.0%.
What do graduates of Westminster College earn?
Median earnings: $40,992 six years after entry; $52,199 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
38.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Westminster College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (21 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (10 completions)
- Biochemistry (9 completions)
- Accounting (9 completions)
- Psychology, General (8 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (7 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (7 completions)
- Finance, General (6 completions)
- Environmental Science (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Westminster College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.20%; completion rate 55.49%; median earnings $52,199 at 10 years; net price $24,314. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,214
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westminster College was $35,214.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,314
2024 Value
In 2024 Westminster College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,314.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$97,256 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,314 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$140,856 4-Year Tuition
$12,662 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$48,976 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$195,904 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Westminster College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
91.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Westminster College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Westminster College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $21,680 | $21,680 | $18,948 |
| 2014 | $22,560 | $22,560 | $20,280 |
| 2015 | $23,480 | $23,480 | $20,030 |
| 2016 | $24,540 | $24,540 | $19,940 |
| 2017 | $25,940 | $25,940 | $20,402 |
| 2018 | $27,600 | $27,600 | $21,674 |
| 2019 | $29,490 | $29,490 | $22,160 |
| 2020 | $30,880 | $30,880 | $24,139 |
| 2021 | $32,124 | $32,124 | $23,625 |
| 2022 | $33,144 | $33,144 | $26,380 |
| 2023 | $34,188 | $34,188 | $26,111 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.20% Acceptance Rate
2,279 Total Applicants
1,768 Students Admitted
160 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.05% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1118
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Westminster College reported total enrollment of about 638 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.2%), Black or African American (8.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). About 38.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Westminster College in 2024 is 638 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 676 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.51% 100% Completion Time
55.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.51% of students graduating from Westminster College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 76% male / 24% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 60% male / 40% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 80% male / 20% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Westminster College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$52,199 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
436.72% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Westminster College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 21 completions
2. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 15 completions
3. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 10 completions
4. Biochemistry: 9 completions
5. Accounting: 9 completions
6. Psychology, General: 8 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 7 completions
8. Political Science and Government, General: 7 completions
9. Finance, General: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Westminster College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Westminster College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Westminster College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 68.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,642
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,340
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Westminster College is a private non-profit institution located in Fulton, MO, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 638 students. Student body composition includes White (75.2%), Black or African American (8.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). The admission rate is 79.20%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1118. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.49%. Approximately 38.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Fulton, MO 65251-1299
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Westminster College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westminster College located?
Westminster College is located in Fulton, MO.
What is Westminster College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Westminster College is 79.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,279 applicants and 1,768 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Westminster College cost?
Reported tuition is $35,214 and average net price is $24,314 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,662 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Westminster College?
Westminster College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 676 students, White (75.2%), Black or African American (8.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Westminster College?
About 27.0% of students at Westminster College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Westminster College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Westminster College reports midpoint SAT about 1118 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Westminster College earn?
Median earnings are $40,992 six years after entry and $52,199 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Westminster College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Westminster College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Westminster College public or private?
Westminster College is a private nonprofit institution located in Fulton, MO.
Is Westminster College an HBCU?
No. Westminster College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Westminster College a tribal college?
No. Westminster College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.