# Wilson College

Private nonprofit college in Chambersburg, PA. IPEDS ID 217013.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wilson-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/wilson-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,741 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 26% of PA colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $43,326; beats 7% of PA colleges and 21% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,808 |
| 30-48k | $18,436 |
| 48-75k | $18,236 |
| 75-110k | $20,905 |
| 110k+ | $26,246 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.18 years on average (43% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $43,326 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,808 | $61,897 | 8.2 years |
| 30-48k | $18,436 | $77,062 | 10.2 years |
| 48-75k | $18,236 | $76,226 | 10.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,905 | $87,383 | 11.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,246 | $109,708 | 14.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $39,344
- Tuition and fees: $27,100
- Housing and meals: $12,162; books: $1,104

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 480–610; SAT math: 450–570; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,068 applicants, 961 admitted, 194 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $73,257 | $73,921 | $41,066 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | $35,554 | $41,954 | $28,562 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Animal Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $85,270 (Chambersburg, PA), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist: median wage not reported (Chambersburg, PA), $76,110 (PA), $82,220 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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