Westminster University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Westminster University is a private research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling about 823 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 66.57% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $66,215 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $43,528
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,094 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 66.57% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 823 96.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 26.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1220
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 990
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,634
- Room & Board: $11,844 annual estimate
Westminster University: what the data shows
Common questions about Westminster University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Westminster University?
Westminster University is located in Salt Lake City, UT (ZIP 84105).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Westminster University public or private?
Westminster University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Westminster University cost?
Published tuition: $43,528.
Average net price after aid: $27,094.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,972 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,138 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,768 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,316 |
| $110,001+ | $30,417 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $174,112.
How hard is it to get into Westminster University?
Admission rate: 66.57%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1220 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Westminster University?
Total enrollment: 823 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 990 students.
Graduate enrollment: 313 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Westminster University?
150%-time completion rate: 63.81%.
First-year retention: 76.3%.
What do graduates of Westminster University earn?
Median earnings: $52,994 six years after entry; $66,215 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,250.
24.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Westminster University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (34 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (28 completions)
- Public Health, General (24 completions)
- Nurse Anesthetist (24 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (18 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (15 completions)
- Neuroscience (14 completions)
- Finance, General (14 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Westminster University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 66.57%; completion rate 63.81%; median earnings $66,215 at 10 years; net price $27,094. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$43,528
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westminster University was $43,528.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,094
2024 Value
In 2024 Westminster University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,094.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$108,376 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,094 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$174,112 4-Year Tuition
$11,844 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$56,372 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$225,488 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Westminster University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.03% 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 University 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 University 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 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $21,837 |
| 2014 | $30,364 | $30,364 | $22,910 |
| 2015 | $31,528 | $31,528 | $22,078 |
| 2016 | $32,404 | $32,404 | $23,792 |
| 2017 | $33,860 | $33,860 | $20,826 |
| 2018 | $34,000 | $34,000 | $22,793 |
| 2019 | $34,984 | $34,984 | $20,674 |
| 2020 | $37,960 | $37,960 | $24,503 |
| 2021 | $39,200 | $39,200 | $25,901 |
| 2022 | $40,352 | $40,352 | $26,457 |
| 2023 | $41,416 | $41,416 | $26,536 |
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
66.57% Acceptance Rate
2,634 Total Applicants
1,813 Students Admitted
228 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.58% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1220
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
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 University reported total enrollment of about 823 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), and Two or More Races (6.1%). About 24.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Westminster University in 2024 is 823 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 990 students. Graduate enrollment is about 313 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.3%
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 66.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.13% 100% Completion Time
63.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.13% of students graduating from Westminster University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 62% male / 38% female
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 18% male / 82% 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 University.
Return on Investment
$22,250 Median Student Debt
$66,215 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
510.97% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Westminster University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 34 completions
3. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 28 completions
4. Public Health, General: 24 completions
5. Nurse Anesthetist: 24 completions
6. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 18 completions
7. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 15 completions
8. Neuroscience: 14 completions
9. Finance, General: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Westminster University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Westminster University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Westminster University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,756
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,627
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 University is a private non-profit institution located in Salt Lake City, UT, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Enrollment is approximately 823 students. Student body composition includes White (66.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Two or More Races (6.1%). The admission rate is 66.57%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1220. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.81%. Approximately 24.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Westminster University 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 University located?
Westminster University is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is Westminster University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Westminster University is 66.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,634 applicants and 1,813 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Westminster University cost?
Reported tuition is $43,528 and average net price is $27,094 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,844 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Westminster University?
Westminster University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 990 students, White (66.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Westminster University?
About 26.9% of students at Westminster University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Westminster University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Westminster University reports midpoint SAT about 1220 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Westminster University earn?
Median earnings are $52,994 six years after entry and $66,215 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Westminster University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Westminster University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,250.
Is Westminster University public or private?
Westminster University is a private nonprofit institution located in Salt Lake City, UT.
Is Westminster University an HBCU?
No. Westminster University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Westminster University a tribal college?
No. Westminster University 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
- Utah college costs
- Utah colleges by ROI
- Salt Lake City, Utah city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Utah
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.