More selective than 39% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 70% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Westminster College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Westminster College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Westminster College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 630 |
| SAT math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 990 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Westminster College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 480–630 | 510–620 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 410–580 | 470–540 | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Westminster College compared with other Missouri colleges?
Westminster College has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | 58% | $15,882 |
| 22 | Saint Louis University | 75% | 80% | $24,398 |
| 23 | Stephens College | 77% | 43% | $23,459 |
| 24 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | 75% | $20,268 |
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
| 26 | Truman State University | 84% | 69% | $12,780 |
| 27 | Urshan University | 84% | 45% | $14,779 |
| 28 | Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | 54% | $16,244 |
| 29 | Webster University | 86% | 64% | $27,047 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Westminster College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Westminster College admissions questions
What is the Westminster College acceptance rate?
Westminster College accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,768 of 2,279 applicants were admitted.
Does Westminster College require the SAT or ACT?
Westminster College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Westminster College?
The middle 50% of Westminster College enrolled first-year students scored 990–1250 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Westminster College?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (160 of 1,768).
Is Westminster College getting harder to get into?
Westminster College accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Westminster College overview