Wilson College

Location and Contact Information

1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
USA
Main Tel: (717) 264-4141
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Wilson College was founded by Reverend James W. Wightman and Reverend Tryon Edwards in 1869. Named in honor of benefactor Sarah Wilson, this Presbyterian-related college for women is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The campus is spread across 300 acres. Wilson College confers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in various fields of study. A number of certificates, and adult degree programs are also available. Students can choose from over 20 majors and more than 30 minors.

The student body of Wilson College includes candidates from over 20 states and 20 foreign countries. The college hosts more than 30 clubs and organizations including the Agape Christian Fellowship, Cheer Jocks, the Dressage Team, the Exercise and Sport Science Club, Friends of China, Kittochtinny Players, Orchesis, and the Wilson College Government Association. Among the student publications of Wilson College are "Billboard", "Bottom Shelf Review", and "Conococheague Yearbook".

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in art studies, animal science and care, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
  • Selective admissions.

School characteristics:

  • The school is private, not-for-profit.
  • Academic calender: 4-1-4 plan.
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.

Features of note:

  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Students have meal (board) plans.
  • Students may study abroad.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 26,930
Room$ 4,700
Board$ 4,370
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other$ 1,200

Financial Aid

Wilson College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant100%$17,026
Institutional Grant100%$14,108
Federal Grant38%$4,553
Pell Grant34%$3,181
Other Federal Grant28%$2,375
State or Local Grant39%$2,997

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan89%$9,147
Federal Loan89%$6,746
Other Loan15%$14,593

(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wilson College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI753
2Gordon CollegeWenham, MA1,717
3Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX1,270
4Hendrix CollegeConway, AR1,350
5Bennington CollegeBennington, VT759
6Bluffton UniversityBluffton, OH1,149
7Culver-Stockton CollegeCanton, MO810
8Hobart William Smith CollegesGeneva, NY2,078
9Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL1,328
10College of Santa FeSanta Fe, NM622

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Bachelor9327
Associate1010
Master51

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  24
Without tenure; working toward tenure  17
Without tenure; tenure not available  4

Students

Student enrollment was 710 in 2009-2010 (583 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%.

Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Women51%
All51%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal440-550
Math420-560
Writing440-550

Room and Board

Wilson College provides on-campus housing for 500 of its 583 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Other for major sports.

Graduate School Focus

Wilson College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (12 awarded)

  • Equestrian/Equine Studies

ART STUDIES (3 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

LAW (0 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (13 awarded)

  • Economics
  • English Language and Literature
  • French Language and Literature
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (0 awarded)

  • Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (22 awarded)

  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded)

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (2 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded)

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
  • Psychology