Wilson College

Wilson College

Northeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,379 Undergrad Enrollment
15:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
1015 Philadelphia Ave - Chambersburg, PA 17201

From Wilson College

Wilson College is known for the collaborative, student-focused academic environment and the extraordinary, close bond between student and professor that shapes the learning process and creates transformative, challenging education unique to the individual. Wilson connects career-oriented programs with a rigorous, broad-based liberal arts education that teaches students to think critically and communicate with confidence.

The academic program features small classes with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The 29 majors include business (management, accounting, financial mathematics); physical sciences (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology); nursing and health science; education, including special ed (preK-8); environmental science and sustainability; graphic design and studio art; equestrian studies, animal studies and veterinary medical technology. The College offers 41 minors across disciplines.

Located in Chambersburg, PA, Wilson is 90 minutes from the nation's capital and one hour from the state capital. In between are state and national parks, biking and hiking trails, skiing and shopping. Wilson's 300-acre campus features the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living and USDA certified-organic Fulton Farm; the Conococheague Creek riparian buffer, which serves as a model ecosystem for environmental science programs; interpretive walking trails; and, the Penn Hall Equestrian Center.

Wilson believes in providing an affordable college education that offers real value and successful outcomes. Research, internships, leadership opportunities, study-abroad and an active student life round out the Wilson experience, preparing students for success in careers or graduate school. Through career planning, financial literacy education and debt-reduction initiatives, Wilson is committed to preparing you for your future.

Neighborhood

Wilson College's campus sits in the heart of Chambersburg's downtown, offering students easy walking access to local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues along Philadelphia Avenue and the surrounding blocks. The historic town center provides a small-town atmosphere with a genuine community feel, where students can grab coffee at local cafes, browse independent retailers, or catch events at nearby cultural venues without needing a car. The pedestrian-friendly layout makes it convenient for students to explore the area on foot while still maintaining the quieter, more intimate character of a traditional Pennsylvania town.
25
Car-Friendly
Walk Score
0
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
50
Bikeable
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,093/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 13 930 - 1180  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 925 26 % 73 % -
Number admitted 852 25 % 74 % 1 %
Number enrolled 183 16 % 83 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Cert.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Equestrian/Equine Studies — — —
Animal Sciences — — —
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — —
Business Administration and Management — —
Business Administration, Management and Operations — — —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Finance — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Education Education — — —
Learning Sciences — — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — — —
Special Education and Teaching — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Medical/Health Humanities — — —
Nursing Education — — —
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences — — —
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery — — —
Nursing Administration — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
Animal-Assisted Therapy — — —
History History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Humanities/Humanistic Studies — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — —
Sustainability Studies — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Psychology Psychology — — —
Behavioral Neuroscience — — —
Research and Experimental Psychology — — —
Social Sciences Political Science and Government — — —
Social Sciences — — —
Sociology — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Design and Visual Communications — — —
Graphic Design — — —
Visual and Performing Arts — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Mission Statement

Wilson College empowers students to be confident and critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, honorable leaders, and agents of justice.