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Message from Don Lofe

Dear Fontbonne,

It is at times like these, in the wake of the announced loss of a small institution of higher education, Fontbonne University in St Louis, that we must band together in a show of solidarity to demonstrate the value and importance of a private liberal arts education. We at Westminster College extend our deepest regrets to you, the faculty, staff, students, alumni, families, and Board of Trustees of Fontbonne University at the news of your fine academic institution shuttering its doors at the close of academic year 24-25. We understand the months of contemplation that must have preceded this decision, and our hearts go out to your entire campus and local community.

You leave behind a one-hundred-and-fifty-year legacy of providing an excellent education to more than 20,000 graduates. We respect your decision, but it is difficult to lose an institution of higher education in our home state. Our thoughts are with all affiliated with Fontbonne University, and we extend our hand to the students, faculty, and staff of Fontbonne during this time of transition.

Located in Fulton, Missouri, approximately 89 miles west of Fontbonne University, Westminster College is a small college making a big impact. World leaders such as Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, and Margaret Thatcher have gathered on the Westminster campus, sharing messages which reverberate worldwide. Home to approximately 600 students, Westminster College boasts 34 majors, 40 minors, 17 certifications, and 6 online programs. Westminster’s placement rate after graduation ranks consistently in the upper 90th percentile with average earnings in the top 16%. The College participates in NCAA Division III athletics and SLIAC with 21 men’s and women’s sports, and 60% of students benefit from an active Greek life with 6 fraternities and 3 sororities on campus, along with over 40 organizations and clubs from which to choose.

Sincerely,
Donald P. Lofe, Jr.
President and Chief Transformation Officer

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Eligible Majors and Programs

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Academics

We’re excited to offer a variety of high-quality degrees that prepare our students to become knowledgeable leaders and inspired innovators. In addition to 34 major options, we also offer a number of dual degrees and specialty programs that you won’t find anywhere else in Missouri. And if you don’t see a program that matches your dreams, we also offer a self-designed major!

Discover how you could make an impact – we invite you to explore our incredible academics now.

Athletics

The athletic department staff supports the Mission of Westminster College by enhancing the educational process through intercollegiate play. We provide our student-athletes the opportunity for leadership and service through a diverse program of instruction and competition. Our programs are run in accordance with the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC).

Student Life

We strive to foster a sense of belonging for all our incredible Blue Jays. Westminster’s tight-knit community consists of students from all walks of life who love to get involved and have fun – that means it’s easy to find ways to broaden your horizons and make lifelong friendships!

Greek Life

Our traditions date back to 1868, and our community has been thriving ever since. Our Fraternity and Sorority community has so much to offer for our students, including academic excellence, leadership development, brotherhood/sisterhood, networking, service and philanthropy, social opportunities, and so much more!

Combining all of the wonderful aspects of being Greek at Westminster, students ease their way into becoming leaders in a global community that the college strives to produce. We’re home to three amazing sororities and six incredible fraternities, so there are plenty of options to find the right organization for you.

America's National Churchill Museum

This is a wonderful school in my home state. Hope you can do it. I will introduce you. Regards, Harry S. Truman

With these words President Truman added a handwritten post-script to the letter of invitation to Churchill from Westminster College. Churchill, of course, accepted and the rest is history.

Today, Westminster College is dedicated to preparing its graduates to become leaders of character through a values-centered education, the College emphasizes integrity, fairness, respect and responsibility.

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