Westminster College Acceptance Rate
Fulton, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,279
- Admitted
- 1,768
- Yield
- 9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Westminster College's acceptance rate has risen from 66.3% in 2014–15 to 77.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,551 to 2,279 (+47%) over that period.
Its 77.6% rate makes Westminster College more selective than about 47% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 34%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81% for women vs 74.2% for men, a 6.8-point gap). Westminster College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,551 | 1,029 | 66.3% | 219 |
| 2015–16 | 1,789 | 1,139 | 63.7% | 239 |
| 2016–17 | 1,663 | 1,084 | 65.2% | 221 |
| 2017–18 | 1,035 | 933 | 90.1% | 174 |
| 2018–19 | 885 | 836 | 94.5% | 173 |
| 2019–20 | 788 | 759 | 96.3% | 142 |
| 2020–21 | 933 | 909 | 97.4% | 177 |
| 2021–22 | 1,715 | 1,658 | 96.7% | 214 |
| 2022–23 | 2,051 | 1,544 | 75.3% | 161 |
| 2023–24 | 2,279 | 1,768 | 77.6% | 160 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,114 | 902 | 81% |
| Men | 1,157 | 858 | 74.2% |
| Another gender | 8 | 8 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 410–580 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 470–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 70% |
How Westminster College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Westminster College's acceptance rate?
Westminster College's acceptance rate is 77.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,768 admitted of 2,279 applicants).
Is Westminster College test optional?
Westminster College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Westminster College?
Westminster College received 2,279 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,768.
What SAT score do you need for Westminster College?
Admitted students at Westminster College typically scored 410–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Westminster College getting harder to get into?
Westminster College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.3% in 2014–15 to 77.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wcmo.edu/.