Westminster College
1840 S. 1300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105-3697


Westminster College, founded in 1875, is a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate programs, graduate programs and more in a variety of disciplines. Undergraduate areas of study include computer science, environmental studies, theatre arts, special education and much more. Graduate areas of study range from business to education to psychology. Westminster has been nationally recognized numerous times for its great value and more. Westminster College was ranked as the top tier of U.S. colleges as a best value college according to U.S. News &World Report's "America's Best College of 2008."

Westminster College is located the scenic city of Salt Lake City in Utah. The Westminster campus spans more than 25 acres, which includes numerous state-of-the-art facilities and more for students to take advantage of. Among them are the Giovale Library, which offers numerous digital collections, print volumes and more accessible to students. Other facilities on campus include the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory of Music and Theatre, the Dolores Dore Eccles Health, Wellness and Athletic Center, which features a swimming pool, a climbing wall and more.

Students can take advantage of a diverse range of both on and off campus activities at the Westminster College. Varsity, intramural and club sports are offered for both men and women. Varsity sports include cross country, basketball, golf, skiing and more. Also accessible to students are clubs and organizations such as the Philosophy Club, the Ski and Snowboard Club, the Film Club, the Spanish club and much more.

Not only are there numerous on campus activities, but a plethora of off campus recreational, cultural and historical attractions as well. Salt Lake City is home to numerous national parks, ski resorts, a variety of restaurants, the Great Salt Lakes and more. Some city attractions include the Kennecott Copper Mine, Capital Theatre, Snowbird Resort and many others. Salt Lake city was also rated as the number one "Dream Town" by Outdoor magazine in 2005.

Quick Facts:

The Westminster College student body is diverse with students representing more than 32 states and 23 foreign countries.

The Westminster College offers numerous forms of financial aid to students including scholarships, grants, work-study and more. More than 97% of undergraduates and 52% of graduate students receive some form of financial aid.

Students can take advantage of expert faculty with more than 93% holding the highest degree in their field.

"The Princeton Review" includes Westminster College on its list of "Americas Best Value Colleges."

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