2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog - Westminster College

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The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all international
applicants. The TOEFL score required for admission is 550 or above (paper-based),
213 or above (computer-based) or 80 or above (Internet-based). In the case of
international students who come from a country where English is the spoken
language, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) may be substituted for the TOEFL.
While Westminster seeks to enroll academically qualified international students
from a variety of countries, it is not possible to provide financial assistance to
such students and continue to meet the financial needs of domestic students. As
a consequence, all incoming international students must be prepared to meet the
full cost of attendance—tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and personal
expenses for the calendar year—from personal or family resources. Applicants
must provide certified documentation that sufficient financial resources exist to
underwrite their educational expenses during the academic year and through their
anticipated semester of study. This documentation must be submitted to the College
in the form of a certified letter from the family bank, sponsor, government, etc.
Admission &
FInancial Info
The I-20, or student visa, required for entry into the United States as an international
student will be issued by the Office of Admissions after the applicant has been
granted admission, has paid the $200 matriculation fee, and has submitted a
certified document proving adequate financial resources. Any questions or concerns
regarding the admission of international students should be addressed to the vice
president of enrollment.
Expenses
Westminster College is a nonprofit institution. The basic charges that students
pay (tuition, fees, room and board) do not cover the full cost of a Westminster
education. For each $70 Westminster receives from students and families, the
College spends an additional $30. The remaining funds come primarily from gifts
and grants, including alumni and corporate contributions, and income from the
College’s endowment. The investment in a college education is one of the major
financial decisions facing students and their families.
Basic Fees and Charges
The College’s Board of Trustees sets rates for tuition and fees annually, usually by
late February for the following year. Rates are subject to review and change. The
cost of a normal academic program is as follows (2009-2010):
Semester Year
Tuition* $13,470.00 $26,940.00
Room & Board
(Double occupancy/Dine 1100) 4,220.00 8,440.00
Student Activity Fee 350.00 700.00
Total $18,040.00 $36,080.00