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Interested in attending Westminster University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Westminster University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

68
%
Acceptance rate
3.56
Average High School GPA
July 31
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Westminster University?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Westminster University accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,634 people applied and 1,813 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1113 / 1577 (71%)
Men
700 / 1057 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Westminster University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Westminster University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Westminster University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Westminster University considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Westminster University?

3.56
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Westminster University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56. 24% of freshmen who attended Westminster University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
20%
3.75-3.99
29%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
9%
2.00-2.49
2%

Westminster University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

28%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
598
75th Percentile
718
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1155
75th Percentile
1365

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Westminster University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 31
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification

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