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About Westminster University

small private universityhealth sciences focuslow student faculty ratiomasters level programs

Westminster University is a private university in Salt Lake City, UT, known for its health sciences focus, low student faculty ratio, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 70%, Westminster is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 191 students each year. Westminster is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1166–1373, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Westminster offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,293 per year; the sticker price of $54,255 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Westminster University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1270
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1166 – 1373 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Westminster University

Demonstrated Interest
Westminster is located in Salt Lake City, so show that you have thought concretely about how you would use the city, whether through internships, outdoor recreation, or community engagement. Reference specific Salt Lake City resources or neighborhoods in your application materials to signal genuine interest.
Essay Strategy
Essays carry moderate weight at Westminster, so write something genuine and specific rather than trying to impress with elaborate language. Admissions readers at a school this size often read holistically, so a clear and honest essay about your goals or values will stand out more than a polished but impersonal one.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Westminster University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$54k/yr$23.0k
30k-48k~$54k/yr$24.1k
48k-75k~$54k/yr$21.8k
75k-110k~$54k/yr$25.3k
110k+~$54k/yr$30.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$53k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,121
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
14%Hispanic
6%Two or More Races
4%International
4%Asian
2%Unknown / Unreported
2%Black / African American
2%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender42% Men · 58% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status96% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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