1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Wilson College, located in Chambersburg PA, offers a women-centered education in more than 40 fields of study. Undergraduate, graduate, certificate and pre-professional programs are offered. Some unique undergraduate majors at Wilson include philosophy and religion, equine facilitate therapeutics, equestrian studies, veterinary medical technology and more.

Wilson College was founded in 1869 as one of the first colleges founded for women in the United States. The campus is located in the scenic and historical town of Chambersburg. Wilson boasts many state-of-the-art facilities offering both educational and recreational appeal alike. Some include the John Stewart Memorial Library offering access to online databases and special collections as well as the Bogigian Art Gallery, offering many student art exhibitions. The campus at Wilson even offers a Museum of Natural History. Perhaps among the most unique facilities on campus is The Richard Alsina Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, used primarily for environmental education and the Wilson College Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology. This facility houses laboratories, classrooms and more.

Students at Wilson College can chose from a variety of on campus and off campus activities. The town of Chambersburg has many features students can take advantage of including community theatre, ethnic restaurants and other recreational activities. Students can also choose from a plethora of extra curricular activities, student organization and athletics on campus at Wilson College. A member of the Division III National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Wilson Athletics Department offers such sports as field hockey, softball, tennis, basketball and more. Wilson College also offers more than 23 clubs and organizations available such as the Western Riding Team, the Veterinary Medical Technology Club and the Spanish Club.

Quick Facts:

Wilson College Students can take advantage of expert faculty and small class sizes with an average student teacher ratio of 10 to one.

Wilson College offers a unique program called the Women with Children Program, which gives single mothers the opportunity to experience a residential college setting.

More than 75% of the full-time faculty, of which, greater than 50% are women, have doctorates or the equivalent terminal degree within their individual fields.

The Wilson College The Penn Hall Equestrian Center, features several indoor and outdoor arenas, more than two barns, 20 acres of pasture and more.

The U.S. News & World Report's 2008 "America's Best Colleges" issue named Wilson a "Top Tier" and "Best Value" college.

At Wilson College roughly 72% of students receive financial aid.

Wilson College annually awards students more than nine million in financial aid.


This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.