Westminster University
Salt Lake City, Utah · Private Nonprofit · 66.6% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 70/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Westminster University (Salt Lake City, UT) scores 70 (Fair Value) at a small private liberal arts institution with 823 students. Registered Nursing (57 graduates, $66,132 year-one) is the top-earning program and likely carries a disproportionate share of the school's aggregate earnings. Finance (17 graduates, $62,689 year-one, ROI grade B+) and Business Administration (16 graduates, $58,523 year-one) follow. The school's Salt Lake City location gives graduates access to a growing tech and finance market (Goldman Sachs, Adobe, and many startups have significant SLC operations). However, the school's small size and limited alumni network may limit placement use.
Westminster University
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $43,528/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $43,528/yr |
| Average net price | $27,094/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $108,376 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $66,215 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $44,600 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,250 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $236 |
| Estimated payback period | 8 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 63.8% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 823 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $43,528/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $27,094/year, or roughly $108,376 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $22,972/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $30,417/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $22,250, which works out to about $236 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($44,600) and comes to 0.50, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $22,972 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $24,138 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $21,768 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $25,316 |
| $110,001+ | $30,417 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 pay $22,972 per year.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 30,001-48,000 bracket pays $24,138 and the 48,001-75,000 bracket drops to $21,768 - a slight decrease that may reflect aid program structure. The 75,001-110,000 bracket rises to $25,316. Cost is relatively flat across middle income in the $22,000-$25,000 range, which means middle-income families see limited differentiation from the lowest bracket.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning $110,000+ pay $30,417 per year. Against a 8-year payback and $44,600 average 6-year earnings, high-income families should have a clear major plan. Nursing or finance students paying $30,000/year can recover the investment; students in psychology or humanities face a difficult payback arithmetic.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Westminster University with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $80,037 | B |
| Finance and Financial Management | $91,967 | B+ |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $92,548 | B |
| Marketing | $68,786 | B |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $44,695 | C |
| Biology | $40,919 | C+ |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $37,735 | - |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $53,132 | - |
| Public Health | $58,974 | C+ |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,676 | D |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing (57 graduates) earns $66,132 year-one and $80,037 four-year, debt-to-earnings 0.406 (ROI grade B). Salt Lake City's healthcare market is growing rapidly. The debt-to-earnings ratio is elevated by Westminster's private pricing. At $27,094 net price versus $66,132 year-one earnings, nursing graduates see acceptable but not exceptional personal ROI.
Finance and Financial Management
Finance (17 graduates, a small cohort) earns $62,689 year-one and $91,967 four-year, debt-to-earnings 0.288 (ROI grade B+). Salt Lake City's growing financial services sector - including Goldman Sachs's large SLC operations center - creates demand for finance graduates at every level. The four-year figure ($91,967) reflects advancement into senior financial analyst, portfolio, and corporate finance roles. Despite the small cohort, the ROI grade B+ and manageable debt-to-earnings ratio make this Westminster's cleanest financial story outside nursing.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration (16 graduates) earns $58,523 year-one and $92,548 four-year, debt-to-earnings 0.376 (ROI grade B). The four-year figure is the highest of any Westminster program - suggesting strong advancement for business graduates in SLC's growing corporate and technology sector. Westminster's proximity to the growing Utah tech corridor (the Wasatch Front) and its small-campus networking environment may help compensate for the limited institutional brand power.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 82.1% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 78.7% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 82.7% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Westminster University’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 66.6% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 530-640 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 540-670 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 23-29 |
| Enrollment | 823 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 24.5% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,756 |
Westminster admits 66.6% of applicants with SAT Math 530-640, ACT 23-29. The school's LDS heritage is present but not exclusive.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
The school's SLC location is its clearest differentiating asset.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster University (this school) | 70 | $27,094 | $66,215 |
| Brigham Young University | 94 | $15,564 | $75,790 |
| Western Governors University | 75 | $12,548 | $60,615 |
| Wabash College | 72 | $24,336 | $69,952 |
| Menlo College | 71 | $31,100 | $76,419 |
| The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 70 | $18,378 | $68,303 |
Head-to-Head ROI Comparisons
See Westminster University side by side with similar schools on ROI, cost, earnings, and debt.
Who Thrives Here
Westminster admits 66.6% of applicants with SAT Math 530-640, ACT 23-29. With a 24.5% Pell rate, the school is primarily a middle-income institution.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
Westminster University is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $27,094 a year after aid ($108,376 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $66,215 a decade out, the cost takes about 8 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: high loan repayment success.
Median debt of $22,250 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $44,600 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
Westminster University: Common Questions
Is Westminster University worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether Westminster University is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 70/100 on our ROI scale. At $27,094 a year after aid ($108,376 over four years) against $66,215 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 8 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Westminster University cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $27,094 a year, or roughly $108,376 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Westminster University graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $66,215 ten years after enrolling, roughly $24,415 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Westminster University?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 8 years for Westminster University. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Westminster University graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $22,250, against average earnings of $44,600 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.50. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at Westminster University?
The six-year graduation rate is 63.8%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.