Acceptance Rate
79%
Avg. SAT
1250
75th percentile
“Missouri's small liberal arts college where Winston Churchill delivered his Iron Curtain speech amid quiet Fulton town life.”
Fulton, MO
Location
Town
Campus Setting
Westminster College traces its roots to 1851, when Presbyterians established it in Fulton, Missouri, as a coeducational institution from the start—a rarity then. The campus gained global notice in 1946 when Winston Churchill delivered his 'Sinews of Peace' speech here, coining the Iron Curtain phrase in the college chapel. Today, it maintains a tight-knit community of about 700 undergraduates on a compact, historic campus with red-brick buildings and green quads.
Students who thrive here seek personal connections with professors and peers in a low-key setting, often those from the Midwest who value affordability over big-city buzz. The college suits collaborative types who enjoy small-group discussions more than cutthroat competition. You'll find a straightforward, earnest personality—no frills, just focused learning—though the distant town location means driving for urban amenities, and winters bring gray Midwestern chill.
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
With a 10-to-1 student-faculty ratio, you'll sit in seminars of 15 or fewer after large intro classes, where professors know your name and push you to connect ideas across disciplines. Strengths lie in business administration, biology, and education, with hands-on labs and internships woven into the liberal arts core. Research opportunities open early, like summer projects in environmental science using nearby lakes.
Classrooms foster discussion over lectures, but popular majors like business fill quickly, so undeclared students should explore broadly first. The lack of graduate programs keeps focus on undergrads, though you'll compete for spots in dual-degree engineering paths with partner schools.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
640 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
80%
Black / African American
7%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
8%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Fulton, MO
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around residence halls housing most students, with traditions like Winston Churchill Society lectures drawing crowds to the historic chapel. A typical week mixes classes, intramural sports, and low-key events like acoustic coffeehouse nights or game watches in the student center. Greek life exists but stays tame, emphasizing service over parties.
Fulton offers a sleepy vibe with local diners and parks, but entertainment means weekend trips to Columbia or St. Louis—plan for a car. Harsh winters limit outdoor hangs, yet the small size builds lasting friendships fast. Housing guarantees for freshmen ease the transition, though upperclassmen vie for suites.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$20,589
$30K – $48K
$20,728
$48K – $75K
$21,190
$75K – $110K
$23,070
$110K+
$27,065
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
71%
4 Years Graduation Rate
54%
6 Years Graduation Rate
60%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$52,199
71% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Westminster College and return in the fall. 54% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 60% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
54%
4-6 years
6%
Non-grad
40%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$30,248
Acceptance
79%
Undergrads
640
4-Year Grad Rate
54%
Endowment
$67M
Fulton, MO 65251-1299
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