Wilson College

#5572 / #1561
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#971
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college in Pennsylvania

About Wilson College

According to Wikipedia, Wilson College is a private, Presbyterian-related college in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1869 by two Presbyterian ministers, it was named for its first major donor, Sarah Wilson of nearby St. Thomas Township, Pennsylvania, who gave $30,000 toward the purchase of the land and home of Alexander McClure.

Wilson College 's Online Degrees

Wilson College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
67393%53%102021

How Much Does Wilson College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$26,200
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$17,092
30K - 48K$19,457
48K - 75K$19,531
75K - 110K$23,067
110K+$27,038

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Wilson College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Wilson College , then you can expect to earn an average of $34,000 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Wilson College 's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,255907348

Where is Wilson College ?

Wilson College is located at 1015 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg PA 17201-1285

How Safe is Wilson College ?

Chambersburg has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Wilson College Known For?

Wilson College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Wilson College 's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Wilson College 's Most Influential Alumni?

Wilson College 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Physics, Mathematics, and Psychology. Here are some of Wilson College 's most famous alumni:

Patsy Mink
An American politician .
Delia Velculescu
A Romanian economics.
Pauline Morrow Austin
An American physicist and meteorologist .
Sally Hoyt Spofford
Sally Hoyt Spofford
An American ornithologist.
Hannah J. Patterson
An American suffragist and defense official in World War I.
Frances Wick
An American physicist .
Rida Johnson Young
Rida Johnson Young
An American playwright and songwriter.
Elizabeth Schofield
An American archaeologist.
Betty Andujar
A Texas State Senator.
Anna Jane McKeag
An American psychologist, college president.
Jean Clark Dan
An American marine biologist and ecologist and pioneer in research on the acrosomal reaction.
Tracy C Leskey
A Researcher .

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