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Wilson College

Wilson College is a small, private institution located in Chambersburg, pa. Founded in 1869, Wilson College offers undergraduate degrees in 53 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 635 undergraduates
cost $26,200 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Wilson College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.1%
SAT score average 1060
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wilson College is known for one of its top majors: Education, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $26,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,968
Books & supplies $1,104
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $40,972
Average financial aid package $21,792
Estimated cost $19,180 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,200
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,968
Books & supplies $1,104
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $40,972
Average financial aid package $21,792
Estimated cost $19,180 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wilson College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 635, with gender binary students split 20% male and 80% female.

Total enrollment

1,694

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
37%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wilson College, students love their Muhibbah Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1015 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1285
phone 717-264-4141
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Popular clubs & activities

Muhibbah club

Orchesis club

Student newspaper

Student government

Campus activity board

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wilson College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wilson College?

Wilson College is located in Chambersburg, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Wilson College? 

The acceptance rate for Wilson College is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Wilson College?

The average high school GPA for Wilson College students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wilson College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wilson College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $163,888.

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