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Wilson College is a Presbyterian-related, established in 1869, is a private liberal arts college for women located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The campus is spread across an area of 300 acres. Wilson College's recent enrollments have been over 700 students and is very popular for its women with Child program. The college offers over 20 areas of concentration, more than 20 majors and over 30 minors. The major areas of study include accounting, business and economics, biology, chemistry, veterinary medical technology, political science and history.
Wilson College has an active student life. The campus hosts several clubs such as Black Student Union, Campus Activity Board, Dressage Team, Diversity Team, Endurance Riding Club, Exercise and Sports Club, Environmental Club, and Wilson College Government Association.
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Campus Location1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
USA
Main Tel: (717) 264-4141
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Wilson College HighlightsWhere Wilson College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in art studies and animal science and care.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 89 | 25 | | Associate | 10 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Wilson College was 724 in 2007-2008 (526 full-time equivalent). women were 100% of the class. Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%. About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,900 | | Room | $ 4,470 | | Board | $ 4,160 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Wilson College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsWilson College provides on-campus housing for 500 of its 526 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Wilson College AthleticsWilson College is in the Other for major sports.
Wilson College Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Women | 55% | | All | 55% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 460-550 | | Math | 420-540 | | Writing | 430-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (9 awarded) - Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES (3 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
LAW (1 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded) - 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 (4 awarded) MEDIA (1 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (23 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 (3 awarded) - Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (4 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) - Behavioral Sciences
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
- Psychology
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