Wilson College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wilson College is a private research university in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 865 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.11% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,326 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,100
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,741 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 92.11% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 865 72.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 43.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1000
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,736
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,068
- Room & Board: $12,296 annual estimate
Wilson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wilson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wilson College?
Wilson College is located in Chambersburg, PA (ZIP 17201-1285).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Wilson College public or private?
Wilson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wilson College cost?
Published tuition: $27,100.
Average net price after aid: $21,741.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,808 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,436 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,236 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,905 |
| $110,001+ | $26,246 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $108,400.
How hard is it to get into Wilson College?
Admission rate: 92.11%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1000.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wilson College?
Total enrollment: 865 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,736 students.
Graduate enrollment: 528 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wilson College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.15%.
First-year retention: 74.5%.
What do graduates of Wilson College earn?
Median earnings: $37,049 six years after entry; $43,326 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,328.
23.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wilson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Special Education and Teaching, General (36 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (33 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (31 completions)
- Educational/Instructional Technology (31 completions)
- Education, General (29 completions)
- Learning Sciences (9 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (7 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (7 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wilson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 92.11%; completion rate 48.15%; median earnings $43,326 at 10 years; net price $21,741. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$27,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wilson College was $27,100.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,741
2024 Value
In 2024 Wilson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,741.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,741 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$108,400 4-Year Tuition
$12,296 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,104 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$40,500 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$162,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wilson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.46% 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 | $29,370 | $29,370 | $25,720 |
| 2014 | $24,380 | $24,380 | $19,495 |
| 2015 | $24,392 | $24,392 | $18,849 |
| 2016 | $24,430 | $24,430 | $19,916 |
| 2017 | $24,452 | $24,452 | $19,743 |
| 2018 | $24,595 | $24,595 | $20,077 |
| 2019 | $25,300 | $25,300 | $22,324 |
| 2020 | $26,090 | $26,090 | $21,852 |
| 2021 | $26,200 | $26,200 | $22,019 |
| 2022 | $26,200 | $26,200 | $22,609 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $21,241 |
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
92.11% Acceptance Rate
1,068 Total Applicants
961 Students Admitted
194 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.19% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1000
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
Wilson College reported total enrollment of about 865 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%), and Black or African American (8.8%). About 23.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wilson College in 2024 is 865 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,736 students. Graduate enrollment is about 528 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.5%
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 75.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.33% 100% Completion Time
48.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from Wilson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 14% male / 86% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 3% male / 97% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 3% male / 97% 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 Wilson College.
Return on Investment
$26,328 Median Student Debt
$43,326 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
398.21% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wilson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Special Education and Teaching, General: 36 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 33 completions
3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 31 completions
4. Educational/Instructional Technology: 31 completions
5. Education, General: 29 completions
6. Learning Sciences: 9 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 7 completions
9. Organizational Leadership: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Wilson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wilson College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wilson College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,205
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,026
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wilson College is a private non-profit institution located in Chambersburg, PA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Special Education and Teaching, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 865 students. Student body composition includes White (75.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%), Black or African American (8.8%). The admission rate is 92.11%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1000. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.15%. Approximately 23.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Wilson 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 Wilson College located?
Wilson College is located in Chambersburg, PA.
What is Wilson College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wilson College is 92.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,068 applicants and 961 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wilson College cost?
Reported tuition is $27,100 and average net price is $21,741 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,296 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wilson College?
Wilson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,736 students, White (75.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wilson College?
About 43.0% of students at Wilson College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wilson College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wilson College reports midpoint SAT about 1000.
What do graduates of Wilson College earn?
Median earnings are $37,049 six years after entry and $43,326 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wilson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wilson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,328.
Is Wilson College public or private?
Wilson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chambersburg, PA.
Is Wilson College an HBCU?
No. Wilson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wilson College a tribal college?
No. Wilson 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
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.