Wilson College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4018 of 11,642 | In the World |
| # 1116 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1042 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 71 of 1 | In Chambersburg |
| # 860 of 11,648 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
92%
Average SAT
1,055
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$21,748 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,379
Graduates
528
Male:Female Ratio
21:79
Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Wilson College has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Applicants | 925 | 245 | 680 |
| Admissions | 852 | 220 | 632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 164 | 30 | 134 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 81% |
|---|---|
| ■ Asian | 1% |
| ■ Hispanic | 6% |
| ■ Black or African American | 6% |
| ■ Two or more races | 1% |
| ■ Unknown | 3% |
Wilson College majors
Wilson College has granted 130 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, and 131 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wilson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 31 |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 31 | - |
| Education, General | - | 29 |
| Learning Sciences | - | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | - | 6 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | - | 5 |
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 5 |
| Animal Sciences, Other | 4 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | - |
| Nursing Education | - | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | - |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 4 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | - |
| Accounting | 2 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | - |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 1 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | - |
| Finance, General | 1 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | - |
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | - |
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 130 | 131 |
Publications & Citations
Wilson College has published 1,074 scientific papers with 15,651 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, History, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Mary B. McElwain
1874-1964 (aged 90)
classical philologist
philologist
translator
Mary Belle McElwain was an American classical scholar.
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2. Patsy Mink
1927-2002 (aged 75)
lecturer
lawyer
politician
Patsy Matsu Mink was an American attorney and politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii who served in the United States House of Representatives for 24 years as a member of the Democratic Party, initially from 1965 to 1977, and again from 1990 until her death in 2002. She was the first Woman of Color and first Asian-American woman elected...
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3. Rida Johnson Young
1869-1926 (aged 57)
librettist
playwright
writer
lyricist
songwriter
Rida Johnson Young was an American playwright, songwriter and librettist. Young wrote over 30 plays and musicals and approximately 500 songs. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. Some of her better-known lyrics include "Mother Machree" from the 1910 show Barry of Ballymore, "Italian Street Song", "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" and "Ah! Sweet Mystery...
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4. Hannah Jane Patterson
1879-1937 (aged 58)
suffragist
investment advice
social activist
Hannah Jane Patterson was an American suffragist and social activist. She was a key member of the women's suffrage movement in Pennsylvania and worked for the National American Woman Suffrage Association. During World War I Patterson was a member of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. For her service, she was awarded with a Distinguished Service Medal....
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All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1869
Motto
Ars et ScientiaArts and Science
Colors
blue, silver
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
176
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
1015 Philadelphia Ave Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 17201-1285 United States
City Population
22,000
Phone
7172644141
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