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Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, 17201 -128 -  View Map
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    Wilson is an independent college dedicated to the education of women, rigorous study in the liberal arts and sciences, and strong career preparation. Wilson is committed to the life of the mind and spirit, to environmental sustainability, and to preparing articulate, ethical leaders who will serve their communities and professions effectively in an increasingly complex, interdependent, and global world. The College is distinguished by its supportive, diverse and close-knit community, which is guided by the Wilson Honor Principle.
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School Overview:
  Wilson College
County Franklin County, PA
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 365 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 349 students
Full-Time Graduate 1 students
Part-Time Graduate 12 students
Total Enrollment 727 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 414 students
Tuition 25350
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 97 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 32 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,532
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 39%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,728
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 88%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $9,720
% Students Receiving Loans 76%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $8,714
School Notes:
  • Wilson College offers a wide range of academic programs for students of all ages. We provide opportunities for new students, transfers and adult learners returning to college seeking a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree. Wilson also provides programs for those seeking a teaching certificate that already have a Bachelor’s degree, or anyone interested in taking a course for personal enrichment or professional development.
  • Wilson College educates students in a strong liberal arts tradition to prepare them for rewarding and challenging careers, for leadership roles in a global society, for service to others, and for a lifetime of learning. Wilson College's challenging liberal arts curriculum emphasizes development of skills and habits of mind that will last a lifetime, including strong writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Within our small, yet diverse, academic community, students are fully engaged in the learning process
  • Wilson's modern and historic facilitieshas been set on a beautiful 300 acre campus of gracious lawns, rolling hills, waterways, and handsome Victorian architecture that has earned Wilson the honor of being named a National Historic District.
  • Wilson College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. The college adheres to all non-discrimination and affirmative action policies required under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1977, in all student programs, policies, and services and in all employment practices.
  • Profile last updated: 04/21/2008.
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