| Name |
Wilson College |
| Address |
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201 |
| Website |
http://www.wilson.edu |
| Email |
admissions@wilson.edu |
| Percent Undergrad College Owned |
41% |
| Percent Fraternity |
0% |
| Percent Sorority |
0% |
| Percent Campus Weekends |
30% |
| Offer Housing |
Yes |
| Percent Students College Housing |
41% |
| Campus Housing |
Yes |
| Off Campus Assistance |
No |
| Types Available |
women's dorms (87%), other housing options (13%) |
| College Owned Singles |
25% |
| College Owned Doubles |
58% |
| College Owned Triples |
4% |
| College Owned Apartments |
N/A |
| College Owned Other |
13% |
| Num College Owned |
7 |
| Sprinkler System |
N/A |
| Fire Alarms |
100% |
| High Speed Internet |
100% |
| Campus Size |
300 acres |
| Percent Weekends |
30% |
| Nearest Airport |
Harrisburg, PA (52), Baltimore, MD (100) |
| Nearest Train |
Harrisburg, PA (52) |
| Nearest Bus |
Hagerstown, MD (25) |
| Public Transport |
No |
| Cars Permitted |
Yes |
| Percent Cars |
80% |
| School Employment |
Yes |
| Percent Undergrads Employed |
5% |
| Average Undergrad Earnings |
2,250 |
| Freshmen Discouraged Working |
No |
| Army Rotc |
Not offered |
| Navy Rotc |
Not offered |
| Airforce Rotc |
Not offered |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
| Additional Policies |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
| Popular Events |
Muhibbah International Club Dinner, Orchesis, Orr Forum, Arts Day, White Dinner, Spring Fling, Academic Awards Banquet, Dean's List Reception, Sarah Wilson (Founder's) Week |
| Student Activities |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Num Organizations |
24 |
| Honor Societies |
Phi Beta Kappa |
| Religious Organizations |
(Appears as submitted by school) Wilson College is committed to religious diversity and spiritual development and has a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian church (USA. ) and has the presence of a full-time chaplain. |
| International Organizations |
(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union, Muhibbah International Club, Spanish Club |
| Other Organizations |
(Appears as submitted by school) Allies, Student Athletic Advisory Council, Billboard, Black Student Union, Bottom Shelf Review, Business Club, Candle Club, Campus Activities Board, Dressage Team, Education Club, Environmental Club, Kittochiny Players, Mounted Drill Team, Muhibbah Club, Orchesis, Spanish Club, Western Riding Club, Wilson College Goverment Association, Vmt Club, Eventing Club, Sife Club, Children Of Wilson Club, Choir, Conococheague Yearbook, Hunt Seat Equitation |
| Student Papers |
(Appears as submitted by school) Billboard (monthly) |
| Num Frats |
0 |
| Frats Chapter Houses |
0 |
| Percent Frat Members |
0% |
| Num Sororities |
0 |
| Sororities Chapter Houses |
0 |
| Percent Sorority Members |
0% |
| Type |
Private institution |
| Year Founded |
1869 |
| Religious Affiliation |
Presbyterian |
| Academic Calendar |
4-1-4 |
| Undergrad Body |
732 |
| Setting |
Rural |
| Endowment |
44,334,482 |
| Application Deadline |
Rolling |
| Application Fee |
35 |
| Selectivity |
Selective |
| Tuition |
21,830 |
| Room Board |
7,916 |
| Basic |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other |
| Remedial |
math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling |
career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
| Career |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Job Six Months |
61% |
| Job One Year |
N/A |
| Job Two Years |
N/A |
| Firms |
Citifinancial, Chambersburg School District, Letterkenny, Wilson College, Local banks and Vet clinics |
| Library |
Yes |
| Library Consortia |
Yes |
| Num Books |
179,202 |
| Num Subscriptions |
253 |
| Num Microforms |
11,033 |
| Num Audiovisual |
2,133 |
| Num Ebooks |
0 |
| Library Facilities |
The Hankey Center, The C. Elizabeth Boyd Archives, The Barron Blewett Hunnicutt Classics Gallery |
| Museums |
Natural Science Museum, Veterinary Medical Technology Center, Equestrian Center |
| Computer Course |
Yes |
| Own Computer |
No |
| Computers Available |
112 |
| Email Accounts |
Yes |
| Internet Access |
Yes |
| Computers Available In |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
| Num Wired Library |
5 |
| Num Wired Classrooms |
20 |
| Num Wired Labs |
10 |
| Num Wired Other |
350 |
| Wireless Network |
Yes |
| Wireless Areas |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms |
| Wireless Capacity |
100 |
| Recommended Os |
Microsoft |
| Hosting Units |
100% |
| Student Webpages |
Yes |
| Online Registration |
Yes |
| Campus Safety |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
