by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,041 undergraduates in 2020, Wilson is a small, private college located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wilson offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wilson can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wilson Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Wilson. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wilson Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wilson does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Wilson Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wilson for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Wilson does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Wilson offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Wilson has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,041 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 627 (60.2%). Part-time attendance was 414 (39.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 627 | 414 | 1,041 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wilson is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Wilson #2643 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wilson by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wilson Diversity Guide.
Wilson has a total of 83 student athletes, 0 men and 83 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $472,023 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $472,023 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wilson College Athletics