At a glance
Average net price
$21,741
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.1%
Admission rate
92%
Undergrad size
865
In-state tuition
$27,100
Out-of-state tuition
$27,100
Cost of attendance
$39,344
Median earnings (10y)
$43,326
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,000
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 74.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (38%), health (28%), social sciences (14%).
- STEM3%
- Health28%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services38%
- Agriculture28.5%~246 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions27.7%~240 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business8.5%~73 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education6.9%~60 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English5.4%~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.9%~33 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.1%~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.5%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.8%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
24 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | $41,066 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 89 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 78 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | $28,562 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 41 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | — | $51,064 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wilson College
Wilson College is a small institution located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 865 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Agriculture, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wilson College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,741 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $27,100 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $39,344 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.1%, a average completion outcome. 74.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,326 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wilson College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Agriculture, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (38% of credentials), health (28% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Wilson College accepts 92% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,000.
Location & campus
Set in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (city), Wilson College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wilson College
Q.How much does Wilson College cost?
The average net price at Wilson College is $21,741 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $39,344.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wilson College?
Wilson College has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Wilson College?
Wilson College admits 92% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Wilson College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wilson College graduate earns $43,326 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wilson College?
Published tuition is $27,100 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wilson College located?
Wilson College is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17201).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wilson College at their official website.