Wilson College

www.wilson.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,200

2021 Average Net Price

$22,200

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.47%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.9%

673 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,405

43% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.4%

62 Graduates

About

Wilson College is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wilson College were General Education (62 degrees awarded), Educational & Instructional Technology (42 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (37 degrees).

In 2021, 361 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilson College. 86.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (288 degrees), 16.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilson College is $25,200, which is $−3,305 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilson College is $25,200, which is $−3,305 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,200.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending Wilson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wilson College was $25,200. The cost of tuition at Wilson College is $−3,305 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wilson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,200

2021 Value

0.529%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wilson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,200. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wilson College grew by 0.529%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,408

Room and Board

$1,104

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilson College was of $9,408 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.653% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,104. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 12.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wilson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Wilson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.94% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wilson College was 1.47%, which represents 4 out of the 273 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wilson College received 673 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.7% annual growth. Out of those 673 applicants, 625 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,405 students enrolled at Wilson College in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wilson College has an overall enrollment yield of 21.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

625

Accepted Out of 673

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilson College was 92.9% (625 admissions from 673 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.7%, while admissions declined by −16.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wilson College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Wilson College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wilson College had a total enrollment of 1,405 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wilson College is 604 students and the part-time enrollment is 801. This means that 43% of students enrolled at Wilson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.1% White, 4.63% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.712% Asian, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.285% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.6%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Black or African American Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilson College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,405 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilson College is 604 and the part-time enrollment is 801. This means that 43% of students enrolled at Wilson College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wilson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wilson College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Wilson College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilson College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,112 enrolled students
Black or African American
65 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilson College is 79.1% White, 4.63% Black or African American, 4.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.712% Asian, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.285% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (7.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 261 more women than men received degrees from Wilson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilson College is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 16.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wilson College is General Education (62 degrees awarded), followed by Educational & Instructional Technology (42 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (154 degrees awarded), Agriculture (12 degrees), and Health (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilson College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,763,078 people), Registered nurses (1,457,636 people), Physicians (502,801 people), Secondary school teachers (489,955 people), and Other managers (309,476 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilson College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (154 degrees awarded), Agriculture (12 degrees), Health (80 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees), and Biology (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilson College are Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Wilson College are EDUCATION. (154 degrees awarded), Agriculture (12 degrees), Health (80 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (11 degrees), and Biology (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilson College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,112,426 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,008,005 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (683,065 people), Offices of physicians (403,200 people), and Outpatient care centers (345,637 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilson College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wilson College was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wilson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Wilson College, which is 0.161 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Wilson College in General Education, which is 0.24 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Wilson College in Registered Nursing, which is 28 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 53% of students graduating from Wilson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wilson College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (75% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.45% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
288 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilson College is white (288 degrees awarded). There were 16.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

8.03% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
251 degrees awarded
White Male
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilson College is white female (251 degrees awarded). There were 6.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (37 degrees).

Operations

Wilson College has an endowment valued at nearly $71.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.3M (20%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Wilson College had a total salary expenditure of 25.7M. Wilson College employs 17 Associate professors, 10 Professors and 9 Assistant professors. Most academics at Wilson College are Male Associate professor (9), Female Associate professor (8), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilson College are: Management, with 25 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$71.4M

2021 Endowment

31.7%

growth from 2020

Wilson College has an endowment valued at about $71.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilson College grew 31.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wilson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.74M - Federal
$361k - State
$32.9k - Local

As of 2021, Wilson College received $1.74M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $361k from state grants and contracts, and $32.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.81M

2021 Salaries

5.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Wilson College paid a median of $9.81M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($25.7M) and a 5.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wilson College paid a total of $2.65M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilson College were Associate professor with 17 employees, Professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilson College were Management with 25 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilson College was Male Associate professor with 9 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wilson College.