Westminster University

www.westminstercollege.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,008

5.16% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,844

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

2,964 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,155

91% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.8%

275 Graduates

About

Westminster University is a higher education institution located in Salt Lake County, UT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Westminster University were Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (15 degrees), and General Finance (14 degrees).

In 2024, 394 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Westminster University. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (295 degrees), 6.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Westminster University is $43,008, which is $19,008 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Westminster University is $43,008, which is $19,008 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,844.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Westminster University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,008

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Westminster University was $43,008. The cost of tuition at Westminster University is $19,008 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$26,844

2024 Value

4.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Westminster University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,844. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Westminster University grew by 4.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of Westminster University (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

$13,439

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Westminster University was of $13,439 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.988% between 2023 and 2024.

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 University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Westminster University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Westminster University (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.

Admissions

Westminster University received 2,964 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,964 applicants, 1,973 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,155 students enrolled at Westminster University in 2024. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Westminster University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.73%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,973

Accepted Out of 2,964

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Westminster University was 66.6% (1,973 admissions from 2,964 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 12.5%, while admissions grew by 8.83%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Westminster University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Westminster University had a total enrollment of 1,155 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Westminster University is 1,051 students and the part-time enrollment is 104. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Westminster University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Westminster University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.63% Two or More Races, 3.72% Asian, 2.08% Black or African American, 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.26% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Westminster University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.2%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Westminster University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,155 students. The full-time enrollment at Westminster University is 1,051 and the part-time enrollment is 104. This means that 91% of students enrolled at Westminster University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Westminster University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Westminster University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
753 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
151 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Westminster University is 65.2% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.63% Two or More Races, 3.72% Asian, 2.08% Black or African American, 1.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.26% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 48 students (4.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 102 more women than men received degrees from Westminster University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Westminster University is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 6.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Westminster University is Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (15 degrees) and General Finance (14 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Westminster University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (153 degrees awarded), Biology (24 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster University are Registered nurses (1,624,214 people), Physicians (558,888 people), Other managers (364,390 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (322,938 people), and Postsecondary teachers (296,617 people).

The most specialized majors at Westminster University in 2024 are Health (153 degrees awarded), Biology (24 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (17 degrees), English (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Westminster University are Health (153 degrees awarded), Biology (24 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (17 degrees), English (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Westminster University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,237,687 people), Elementary & secondary schools (900,141 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (709,902 people), Outpatient care centers (432,600 people), and Offices of physicians (426,044 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
52 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
15 degrees awarded
General Finance
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Westminster University was Registered Nursing with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

146

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

248

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 146 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster University, which is 0.589 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (248).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Westminster University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.62 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Westminster University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Westminster University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
295 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
Asian
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Westminster University is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 6.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

3.81% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
403 degrees awarded
White Male
399 degrees awarded
White Female
383 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Westminster University is white female (403 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (399 degrees).

Operations

Westminster University has an endowment valued at nearly $72.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.1M (9.83%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Westminster University had a total salary expenditure of 58.4M. Westminster University employs 46 Associate professors, 37 Professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at Westminster University are Female Associate professor (24), Male Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster University are: Management, with 53 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$72.2M

2024 Endowment

8.49%

decline from 2023

Westminster University has an endowment valued at about $72.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Westminster University declined 8.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.3M 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 University (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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.2M

2024 Salaries

1.74%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Westminster University paid a median of $27.2M in salaries, which represents 46.6% of their overall expenditure ($58.4M) and a 1.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.83% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.14% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.62M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2024, Westminster University paid a total of $8.62M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Westminster University were Management with 53 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

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