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About Wilson College

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Wilson College is a private university in Chambersburg, PA, known for its small class sizes, health sciences focus, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 94%, Wilson is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 136 students each year. Wilson is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 970–1120, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wilson offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $15,281 per year; the sticker price of $40,844 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wilson College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
1045
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 970 – 1120 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wilson College

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Essay Strategy
Wilson College is genuinely small, with fewer than 500 undergraduates, so use your essays and any written responses to show that you thrive in close-knit academic communities where professors know your name and you take on real responsibility quickly.
Extracurriculars
If you have any experience with horses or animal care, highlight it prominently because Wilson has one of the oldest equestrian programs in the country and that connection can set you apart from other applicants.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wilson College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$14.8k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$18.4k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$18.2k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$20.9k
110k+~$41k/yr$26.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
834
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

76%White
10%Hispanic
9%Black / African American
2%Two or More Races
1%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender16% Men · 84% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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