Westminster College (230807)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,160

1.92% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,956

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.11%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.7%

1,949 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,535

92.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.3%

283 Graduates

About

Westminster College (230807) is a higher education institution located in Salt Lake County, UT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Westminster College (230807) were Registered Nursing (92 degrees awarded), General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (28 degrees), and General Finance (20 degrees).

In 2021, 671 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westminster College (230807). 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (468 degrees), 6.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (230807) is $38,160, which is $14,976 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Westminster College (230807) is $38,160, which is $14,976 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,956.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Westminster College (230807) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,160

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Westminster College (230807) was $38,160. The cost of tuition at Westminster College (230807) is $14,976 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Westminster College (230807) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,956

2021 Value

6.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Westminster College (230807) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,956. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Westminster College (230807) grew by 6.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westminster College (230807) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,724

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westminster College (230807) was of $12,724 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 35.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Westminster College (230807) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Westminster College (230807) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westminster College (230807) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.11%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Westminster College (230807) was 1.11%, which represents 8 out of the 721 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Westminster College (230807) received 1,949 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.46% annual growth. Out of those 1,949 applicants, 1,476 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,535 students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) in 2021. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Westminster College (230807) has an overall enrollment yield of 11.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,476

Accepted Out of 1,949

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westminster College (230807) was 75.7% (1,476 admissions from 1,949 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 87.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.46%, while admissions declined by −12.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Westminster College (230807) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Westminster College (230807) in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westminster College (230807) had a total enrollment of 1,535 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (230807) is 1,421 students and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 92.6% of students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (230807), both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.6% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 2.61% Asian, 2.21% Black or African American, 0.521% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.1%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westminster College (230807) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,535 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster College (230807) is 1,421 and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 92.6% of students enrolled at Westminster College (230807) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Westminster College (230807) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Westminster College (230807) was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Westminster College (230807) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Westminster College (230807) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,068 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
201 enrolled students
Two or More Races
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westminster College (230807) is 69.6% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 2.61% Asian, 2.21% Black or African American, 0.521% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 51 students (3.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 177 more women than men received degrees from Westminster College (230807). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westminster College (230807) is white (468 degrees awarded). There were 6.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westminster College (230807) is Registered Nursing (92 degrees awarded), followed by General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (28 degrees) and General Finance (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westminster College (230807), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (35 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), and Physical Sciences (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) are Other managers (204,239 people), Postsecondary teachers (130,553 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (102,726 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (86,728 people), and Physicians (72,978 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) in 2021 are Transportation (35 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Physical Sciences (18 degrees), Communications (40 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) are Transportation (35 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Physical Sciences (18 degrees), Communications (40 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster College (230807) are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (292,148 people), Elementary & secondary schools (243,526 people), Computer Systems Design (159,394 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (139,076 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (106,425 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Westminster College (230807).

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
92 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
28 degrees awarded
General Finance
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westminster College (230807) was Registered Nursing with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Westminster College (230807) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

247

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

424

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 247 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (230807), which is 0.583 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (424).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westminster College (230807) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (230807) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.68 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster College (230807) in Registered Nursing, which is 12.1 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Westminster College (230807) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Westminster College (230807) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.707% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
468 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westminster College (230807) is white (468 degrees awarded). There were 6.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (74 degrees).

4.92% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
296 degrees awarded
White Male
172 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westminster College (230807) is white female (296 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (172 degrees).

Operations

Westminster College (230807) has an endowment valued at nearly $102M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24.4M (23.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Westminster College (230807) had a total salary expenditure of 55.7M. Westminster College (230807) employs 45 Associate professors, 39 Professors and 37 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westminster College (230807) are Male Associate professor (25), Female Assistant professor (25), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) are: Management, with 51 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$102M

2021 Endowment

26.7%

growth from 2020

Westminster College (230807) has an endowment valued at about $102M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Westminster College (230807) grew 26.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Westminster College (230807) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.7M

2021 Salaries

5.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Westminster College (230807) paid a median of $27.7M in salaries, which represents 49.8% of their overall expenditure ($55.7M) and a 5.33% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.03M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2021, Westminster College (230807) paid a total of $9.03M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) were Associate professor with 45 employees, Professor with 39 employees, and Assistant professor with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) were Management with 51 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Westminster College (230807) was Male Associate professor with 25 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Male Professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Westminster College (230807).