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Transfer-Profile

Wilson College

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
  • Private
    4 year
  • 621
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:9
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 0%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $24.6K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Wilson is an independent college with a proud history of educating women since 1869 through rigorous study of the liberal arts and sciences. Today, Wilson’s mission also includes women and men enrolled in adult degree and graduate programs. Guided by its Honor Principle and distinguished by a commitment to transformative student growth, Wilson College prepares all of its graduates for fulfilling lives and professions, ethical leadership and humane stewardship of our communities and our world.
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Overview

Total Faculty 42
Full-Time Undergraduate 380
Part-Time Undergraduate 241
Application Acceptance Rate 62%
Programs 41 Programs
Equivalencies 688 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $29,360
Out-of-State Tuition $29,360
Books and Supplies $1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 61%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $11,101
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 63%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $13,533
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Merit Scholarship are offered for transfer students who transfer in more than 4 courses with a cumulative gpa of at least 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution. Tuiton scholarships range from 25%-50%. See www.wilson.edu/npc for aid eligibility.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Yes.
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    81
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    34
  • Percentage Accepted:
    41%
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    20
  • Transfer Agreements:
    Dual admissions agreement with Harrisburg Area Community College. Articulation agreements include Central Penn College, Cottey College, Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, Harcum College, HACC, Howard Comm Coll, Luzerne CCC
  • Degree Completion Programs:
    yes
  • Credit For Life Experience:
    Yes

Application Deadlines for Transfer

rolling admission

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Official Transcripts:
    High School transcripts and transcripts from all college you have attended are required.
  • SAT Scores:
    N/A
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    A recommendation form is available on our website with our application.
  • Essay:
    A writing sample is required. Students should submit a graded English paper.
  • Application Fee:
    If you apply online, tghe application fee is waived.
  • Interview:
    Recommended, but not required.
  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Previous academic work completed with a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited institution will be considered for transfer.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    You may transfer up to 22 course credits toward a Baccalaureate Degree. A maximum of 9 course credits can be applied toward an Associate Degree. Generally a 3-4 semester course is equivalent to 1 Wilson course credit. 36 course credits are needed for a

Wilson College

Address:
1015 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
United States
Main Phone:
800-421-8402
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Kathy Baker
Associate Director, Admissions
1-800-421-8402
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Transfer Services Contact:
Jean Hoover
Registrar, Academic Affairs
717-262-2007
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International Admissions Contact:
Laura Alleman
Assistant Director, Admissions
1-800-421-8402
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Athletic Director Contact:
Shelly Novak
Associate Athletic Director, Athletics
717-264-4141 ext. 3366
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Last updated on 2/3/2012 by AcademyOne.