PrivateUrbanWilson College
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201-1285
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Wilson College is a private institution in Chambersburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 745 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,326 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,241.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 1869–1900 The college was founded as the "Wilson Female College" by Tryon Edwards and James W.
- •The original charter was granted by the Pennsylvania Legislature on March 24, 1869.
- •The college took its present name, "Wilson College", in 1920.
- •Its 1870 promotional materials stated that the college was a place for women "to be leaders, not followers, in society".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1020
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
15.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (53)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + city premium