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Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA · City · 865 students
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$21,741
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$43,326
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Wilson College is a private liberal arts institution in south-central Pennsylvania best known for its standout programs in veterinary medical technology, equine studies, nursing, and education. The college sets itself apart through distinctive initiatives like its world-class equestrian center and the pioneering Women with Children program, which provides on-campus housing and resources for single mothers pursuing their degrees. With an average class size under fifteen, the campus culture is close-knit, collaborative, and heavily centered on hands-on learning across its historic campus and working organic farm.

Location
Chambersburg, PA, 17201-1285 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
IAD · Dulles
70 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$27,100
Housing & food (on campus)$12,296
Books & supplies$1,104
Cost of attendance$39,344
Average net price$21,741
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,100
Housing & food (on campus)$12,296
Books & supplies$1,104
Cost of attendance$39,344
Average net price$21,741
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,808
$30–48k
$18,436
$48–75k
$18,236
$75–110k
$20,905
$110k+
$26,246
Grants from the school
95% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $14,449
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
32%
Pell students: 40.9% · others: 51.2% 
8 yrs after starting
52% graduated · 29% transferred · 19% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$37,049
10 yrs after entry$43,326
Debt
Median at graduation$26,328
Monthly payment$279
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$29.3k
90th percentile$42,953
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1000
R 480–610 · M 450–570
SAT middle 50%: 930–1180
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 89.8% · women 92.9% 
Yield: 21.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Wilson College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 16%Women 84%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$49,481
Independent
37%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
28%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
59.6%
Out of state
30.6%
International
1.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MD 33 · NY 5 · VA 4 · WV 4 · DE 3

Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
10%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$37,049
After 10 yrs
$43,326
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing46
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians35
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Biology, General7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General6
Design and Applied Arts5
Accounting and Related Services5
Animal Sciences4
Research and Experimental Psychology4
Sociology4
Communication and Media Studies3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Criminal Justice and Corrections3
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$70M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,205/mo
Teaching spend
$6,026
per student
Federal loans
67%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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