About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Donna Werling
Admissions Administrative Assistant
Admissions Administrative Assistant
Address
Office of Admissions
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone
717-262-2002
Email
admissions@wilson.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Penn Hall Equestrian Center
Helen M. Beach '24 Veterinary Medical Center
Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Math & Technology
Prentis Hall Women with Children Residence
Lenfest Commons with Fitness Center and Coffee House
Helen M. Beach '24 Veterinary Medical Center
Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Math & Technology
Prentis Hall Women with Children Residence
Lenfest Commons with Fitness Center and Coffee House
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Historic Gettysburg, PA and Civil War Museum
Appalachian Trail
Prime Outlets Mall
Lancaster and Amish Country
Army War College and Museum
Appalachian Trail
Prime Outlets Mall
Lancaster and Amish Country
Army War College and Museum
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
10 - 2
717-262-2002
10 - 2
717-262-2002
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
during Open House events
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://athletics@wilson.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Pending Availability of Student Hosts
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), Amtrak Train Station and Greyhound Bus Terminal are located 50 minutes North of Chambersburg in Harrisburg, PA. BWI Airport is approximately 90 miles away. Greyhound of Harrisburg has daily runs to Chambersburg. Chambersburg Transit Authority offers a trolley system to popular destinations in and around Chambersburg.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the North: Follow I-81 South. Take exit 17 in Pennsylvania (Walker Road). Turn right and proceed to first light. Turn rignt onto Norland Avenue and continue to Scotland Avenue. Turn left onto Scotland Avenue and continue to Park Avenue. Turn right onto Park Avenue and proceed to second stop sign. Enter campus.
From the South: Follow I-81 North. Take exit 17 in Pennsylvania (Walker Road). Turn left and proceed to light. Turn right onto Norland Avenue and continue until Scotland Avenue. Turn left onto Scotland and continue until Park Avenue. Turn right onto Park Avenue and proceed to second stop sign. Enter campus.
From the West: Follow I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) East. Take Exit 189 (Old exit 14, Willow Hill). Follow Route 75 South toward Fort Loudon. Then follow Route 30 East to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about two miles. The main entrance to the campus is marked by stone pillars.
From the East: Follow I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) West. Take Exit 226 (old exit 16, Carlisle/I-81) Follow I-81 South. Take Exit 16 (Route 30). Follow Route 30 West to Route 11 North in Chambersburg. Follow Route 11 North in the right lane for about two miles. The main entrance of the campus is marked by stone pillars.
Local Accommodations
657 House B&B
657 Philadelphia Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
.15 mi
(717) 264-6491
Best Western
211 Walker Rd
Chambersburg, PA
Toll Free: 800-528-1234
2.7 mi
(717) 262-4994
Candlewood Suites
213 Walker Road
Chambersburg, PA
2.1 mi
(717) 263-2800
Cburg Inn & Suites
1123 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA
2.5 mi
(717) 263-9191
Comfort Inn
3648 Olde Scotland Road
Chambersburg, PA
Toll Free: 800-228-5150
5.5 mi
(717) 706-6142
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
399 Bedington Blvd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
2 mi
(717) 261-0900
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
1095 Wayne Ave
Chambersburg, PA
3 mi
(717) 263-3400
Hampton Inn by Hilton
955 Lesher Rd
Chambersburg, PA
Toll Free: 800-426-7866
3.4 mi
(717) 261-9185
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1097 Wayne Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Toll Free: 888-HOLIDAY
3.5 mi
(717) 709-9009
La Quinta Inn & Suites
119 Walker Rd
Chambersburg, PA
2.6 mi
(717) 446-0770
Quality Inn & Suites
1435 Doron Dr
Chambersburg, PA
6.6 mi
(717) 263-0596
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
451 Gateway Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
1.7 mi
(717) 263-1300
Super 9 by Wyndham
3301 Black Gap Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17202
5.4 mi
(717) 263-6741
The Inn at Ragged Edge
1090 Ragged Edge Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
7 mi
(717) 496-8372
Tru by Hilton Chambersburg
101 Walker Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
1-844-Tru-You8
2.5 mi
(717) 261-9792
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 739
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average HS GPA: 3.48
GPA Breakdown
9%
4.0
24%
3.75 - 3.99
24%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 540
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
970 - 1060
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
26 - 26
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
113
with Terminal Degree
55
75
Women
38
Men
5
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
38%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Animal Sciences, Other.
Equestrian/Equine Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism, Other.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Financial Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Applied and Professional Ethics.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
Psychology, General.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Marguerite Brooks Lenfest
Entrepreneur
Tracy C. Leskey, Ph.D.
Research Entonmologist, USDA
Susan Breakefield Fulton
Owner/Partner, FBB Capital Partners
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
38%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
53%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$20,818
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$19,845
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,196
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
88%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$42,346
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$20,818
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$25,956
Required Fees
$1,050
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,104
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,200
Transportation for Commuters
$1,272
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,162
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
966
Foreign Countries Represented
8
Demographics
8.19%
Black
8.03%
Hispanic
77.17%
Caucasian
1.10%
Unknown
1.42%
International
76% female
24% male
31% are out of state
60% are full time
40% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
45%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Village
83/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Michael Bloom Ford
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
35
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Wilson College )
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Wilson College)
7 Sports
Basketball
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Shippensburg University
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Allies Organization
https://www.wilson.edu/allies
Minority Support Groups: Black Student Union
Muhibbah International Club
Spanish Club
Diversity Team
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Shippensburg University
Sustainability
75/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell Student Program
AICUP Discount Program
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
