Westminster College

501 Westminster Avenue
Fulton, MO 65251
http://www.westminster-mo.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1851
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students918
Endowment39,817,902
Application DeadlineRolling
Application FeeN/A
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition15,030
Room/Board6,140
Services
Associated FirmsEdward Jones, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Charter Communications, Sprint, Aldi Inc., Walgreens, State Farm Insurance, Aramark, Aetna, Emerson Electric, American Express, Commerce Bank, Enterprize Leasing, Washington University Medical School
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsWinston Churchill Memorial Museum; Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury (transported brick by brick from London)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsWinston Churchill Memorial Museum; Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury (transported brick by brick from London)
Periodical Subs332
# of Books97,177
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months74%
within one year80%
within two years94%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities56%
Students in sororities38%
Campus Size65 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing80%
College housing typescoed dorms (47%), women's dorms (6%), men's dorms (6%), fraternity housing (22%), apartment for single students (12%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (7%)
Popular Events Friday Afternoon Campus-wide Social Hour, Green Lecture, Homecoming, Habitat for Humanity, Comedian Shows on Campus, Chilli Cook-Off, Derby Days (Sigma Chi Philanthropy for Children's Miracle Network), Columns Ceremony, Chapel Services, Spring Fling
Nearest AirportSt. Louis (90), Columbia, Missouri (30)
Nearest TrainJefferson City, Missouri (23)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Missouri, Columbia)
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Missouri, Columbia)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities6
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities56%
Students in sororities38%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Forum (weekly), Ellipsis (annual)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Alpha Theta Rho, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Mu Delta, Phi Alpha Theta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry, LDSSA
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Club, Westminster Pride
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Aviation Club, Associated Students of Westminster College ASWC, American Chemical Society, Art Society, Associated Residents of Westminster ARWC, Astronomy Club, Circle K International, Computer Science Club CSSO, Debate Club, Finance Club, French Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hockey Club, Institute of Management Accountants IMA, Institute of Men Association, Institute of Women Association, Lemma, Operation Smile, Philosophy Club, Pre Law Society, Pre Medical Pre Dental Society, Psi Chi, Roots and Shoots, Sassy Swingers, Society for Human Resource management SHRM, Spanish Club, Students for Choice, Students for a Free Tibet, Students for International Free Enterprise SIFE, Student Nurses of Westminster SNOW, Westminster Action Network, Westminster College Democrats, Westminster College Republicans, Westminster Dance Club, Westminster Marketing Project, Westminster Music Club, Westminster Outdoor Club WOC, Westminster Players, Westminster Singers, Westminster Ski and Snowboard Club, Westminster Students for Political Awarness, Westminster Theater Society