Facts About Westminster
Who We Are
- Small, private liberal arts college in central Missouri educating and inspiring students to impact the world.
Total Enrollment
- Approximately 656 students (639 FTE)
Programs and Degrees
- Undergraduate only, offering bachelor of arts guaranteed in four years
- 34+ majors, 40+ minors, 17 certifications, 6 online programs, 3 specialty programs, and 4 dual-degree programs
The Student Body
- 56% male
- 44% female
- 3% of international students
Admission
- Most recent incoming class had an average GPA of 3.5, ACT of 23.
- More on admission
Our Campus
- Beautiful 86-acres of Greek Revival architecture
- Marked with famous landmarks including the Columns and a section of the Berlin Wall
Accreditation
- Westminster adheres to high-quality standards and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- More on accreditation
Our Nickname
- "WestMO"
What We Do
- With a focus on leadership development, alumni dedicated to seeing students and young graduates succeed, and a liberal arts curriculum designed to develop critical thinking and life-long learning, Westminster College students easily find success and fulfillment after graduation.
Unique Programs and Events
- Honors Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Scholars Forum
- Hancock Symposium
- First Year Experience
- Degree in Three
Athletics
- NCAA Division III with 10 men's sports and 9 women's sports
- Mascot: Blue Jays
- Colors: blue and white
- Athletics
Campus Life
- A residential experience - 85% of students live on campus
- Internships - On average, Westminster has 200 reported internships each year
- More than 50 student organizations and leadership opportunities
- Weekly events such as concerts, lectures, movies, and volunteer opportunities
- A Dining Hall reminiscent of Hogwarts
Greek Life
- Robust Greek culture with 6 national fraternities and 3 national sororities
- 56% of men join fraternities
- 30% of women join sororities
Careers and Outcomes
- Comprehensive Center for Career Development helps students land jobs and grad school acceptances.
Winston Churchill and Notable Speakers
- Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech put Fulton on the map in 1946
- Other distinguished speakers - Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, George Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, Ralph Nader, Dick Cheney and John Kerry
IF YOU ONLY REMEMBER ONE THING...
The placement rate for graduates within six months after graduation is 98%, a rate higher than the national average. Of that 98%, Westminster alumni are at an early advantage, earning a median salary of $47,200 which is in the top 15% nationwide for graduate earning potential. Alumni with 10 or more years of work experience earn a median salary of $100,500.