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Wilson College

#405 in US ranking Chambersburg, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$39,715
Tuition & fees
$27,150
Avg. aid
$14,784
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
92%
SAT range
930–1180

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$50,515
1 yr after graduation

What does Wilson College offer in terms of athletics?

Wilson's Phoenix teams compete in NCAA Division III athletics and the United East Conference. Its intercollegiate offerings have included baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Students should check the current athletics roster for the teams offered in their intended year, including which sports have women's or men's teams.

Varsity competition involves team selection, practices, travel, and NCAA eligibility rules. That differs from casual recreation or an interest in activities such as archery or equestrian sports; an activity's presence on a college list does not establish that it is an NCAA varsity team. Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships on the basis of athletic ability, although student-athletes may qualify for other forms of aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Wilson College?

Wilson College students can get involved through student government, activity planning, cultural organizations, arts groups, and student media. Reported examples include Student Government, the Campus Activity Board, Muhibbah Club, Orchesis Club, and a student newspaper.

These groups offer different kinds of participation: representing student concerns, planning events, connecting across cultures, performing, or producing campus journalism. Wilson also reports theater and choral opportunities. Because membership and activity can change from year to year, students seeking a particular club or leadership role should consult the current student-organization directory and ask how new members join.

Who studies at Wilson College?

Wilson College reports total enrollment of 1,907 students, including a first-time entering undergraduate group of 183 and a transfer-in group of 130. Those entering groups are not the same as total undergraduate enrollment.

The college serves more than recent high school graduates. Reported age counts include substantial numbers of students in their late twenties, thirties, and forties, alongside students of traditional undergraduate age. About 60% of students were reported as Pennsylvania residents and 31% as residents of other U.S. states. Among the first-time students who enrolled in the reported admissions cycle, women outnumbered men.

These figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's likely experience. For an adult learner or transfer applicant, the more consequential questions may be when required courses meet, whether a program offers an appropriate schedule, and how prior credits apply.

How does student life look like at Wilson College?

Student life at Wilson combines a residential campus with a substantial commuting population. Reported figures put 46% of students in campus housing and 54% among commuters, so activities and support services need to serve students with different daily schedules.

Campus activities, performances, student government, and athletics provide ways to meet people outside class. Wilson also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should check orientation information for how to access these services and where to find academic support. For commuters in particular, the timing of events and the availability of places to study between classes may matter as much as the number of activities offered.

What libraries are available to students at Wilson College?

Stewart Library is Wilson College's main campus library. It provides a place for academic research and study, and students can reserve study rooms.

Students working on research papers should check the library's current catalog and database access, ask staff for help finding scholarly sources, and investigate borrowing options when a needed item is not held locally. Study-room reservation rules and opening hours may change by term. The reported library arrangements do not include a 24-hour study area, so students who need late-night workspace should check current hours before relying on one.

Wilson College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1907

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

164

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

41 full time, 59 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Wilson College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,379
Graduate: 528

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 704
Part-time: 1,203

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 134
Men: 30

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 87
Black or African American: 76
White: 655
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3
Asian: 9
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 19
Unknown: 8

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Wilson College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Archery

–Women–

Baseball

MenMen–

Basketball

BothBoth–

Equestrian sports

–Women–

Field hockey

WomenWomen–

Golf

MenMen–

Lacrosse

WomenWomen–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenWomen–

Tennis

–Women–

Volleyball

BothBoth–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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