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Tuition & Fees

^$25,300

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

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24-29

33%

18-23

66%

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undergraduateRatios

12^%

male

88^%

female

teacher

students

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52^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	237
Declined	213
Total Received	450

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Private

571

undergraduate students

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Wilson College, founded in 1869, is a private, church affiliated, coeducational institution. Its 300-acre campus is located in Chambersburg, PA.

Official website	Visit website
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private
Campus enrollment	662
Established in	1869
Coeducational	Coeducational

Scholarships

300-acre campus in Chambersburg (population: 20,878), 55 miles from Harrisburg and 90 miles from Baltimore. Served by bus; air and train serve Harrisburg; major airport serves Baltimore. School operates transportation to airport for school breaks and a weekly shuttle.

Campus Size: hectares
Nearest airport: Harrisburg International

Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg
17201

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
66%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students through junior year required to live on campus
yes: Freshman guaranteed housing
yes: Women only housing

Top Organizations

Muhibbah Club
Orchesis Club
student newspaper
Student Government
Campus Activity Board

Top Events

White Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner
Spring Fling/May Court

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Campus Facts

Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/Theater group
Choral groups

Campus Security

24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
Late-night transport/escort service
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 19%
Top 1/4: 53%
Top 1/2: 77%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

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24-29

33%

18-23

66%

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions	yes
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale)	3.45

Selective

52^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	237
Declined	213
Total Received	450

Admissions Factors

Very Important

application essay
academic GPA
recommendation(s)
rigor of secondary school record

Important

character/personal qualities
class rank

Considered

extracurricular activities
interview
standardized test scores
volunteer work
work experience

Not Considered

alumni/ae relation
level of applicant's interest
first generation
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
religious affiliation/commitment
state residency
talent/ability

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	12
Accepts International Baccalaureate	no
Offers English as a second language	no

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Total	$39,454
Tuition	$24,450
Room & board	$11,594
Additional fees	$850
Books & supplies	$1,260
Other fees	$1,300

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Installment payment plan	yes
Tuition waiver for employees (and children)	yes

Varsity Sports

	M	W
Basketball
Cross-country running
Field hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Intramural Sports Men

Baseball

Intramural Sports Women

Archery, Equestrian sports, Tennis

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division 3

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Art/Art Studies, General
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Science
Equestrian/Equine Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Journalism, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Philosophy
Psychology, General
Religion/Religious Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

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Programs Offered

Distance learning
Double major
Independent study
Honors college
Graduated courses offered to undergraduates
Internships
Off campus study
Summer session for credit
Study abroad
Part time undergraduate degrees
Army ROTC

662

total students

77^%

in-state

23^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86^%

571
students

Female
88^%
505

Male
12^%
66

14^%

91
students

Female
87^%
79

Male
13^%
12

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

57^%

330
students

Female
95^%
311

Male
5^%
19

43^%

241
students

Female
81^%
194

Male
19^%
47

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate	53%
Student 4 year graduation rate	44%
Student 5 year graduation rate	10%
Student 6 year graduation rate	2%

Student Break-down

5%: Nonresident aliens
2%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Hispanic/Latino
68%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer students enrolled

2^%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment	yes
Winter transfer enrollment	no
Spring transfer enrollment	yes
Summer transfer enrollment	no
Accepts CLEP subject tests	yes
Accepts CLEP general tests	yes
Accepts excelsior college examinations	no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions	yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES	no
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit	yes
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred	no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred	yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Not reported

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

Group career
Individual career
Learning disability
Personal/Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

Alumni Network
Career Library
Career interest testing
Interview workshop
Job Fairs
Job Interviews
Job bank
On-campus employer recruitment
Other career services
Resume preparation
Resume referral

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Computer training or assistance
Health clinic
Library reserved study rooms
Women's center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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International Facts

Financial Aid

Average financial aidNot Reported

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Varsity Sports

Intramural Sports Men

Intramural Sports Women

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

571students

91students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

330students

241students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Information

Transfer Application Deadlines

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Average financial aid
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571
students

91
students

330
students

241
students