Class of 2026 Profile

By the Numbers

The Westminster University Class of 2026 is graduating with a remarkable list of accomplishments in academics, athletics, scholarships, and professional experiences. On campus and beyond, they have excelled as leaders who learn from the natural environment and practice wellness in their personal and professional journeys. As they start new chapters in their careers, academics, and personal lives, these Griffins join over 20,000 Westminster alumni making a difference in their communities.

• 283 total degrees awarded (183 undergraduate, 100 graduate)
• Graduates represent 26 states and 20 countries
• Graduates range in age from 20 to 67-years-old
• 19 First Scholar graduates
• 8 graduating veterans
• 43 graduating student-athletes
• 6 Fellowship applicants
  • Undergraduate
    • 1 Freeman Asia Winner
    • 1 Boren Scholarship Alternate
    • 2 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Applicants
    • 1 Gilman Scholar
    • 1 Critical Language Scholarship SPARK Applicant
    • 1 Critical Language SPARK Scholar
    • 1 JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching Program)
  • Graduate
    • 4 National Board Certified Counselors Fellowship Applicants
    • 1 National Board Certified Counselors Addictions Counseling Fellow
    • 1 Utah Asian Chamber Annual Scholarship Award Winner
• 3.623 average student-athlete GPA
• 30 Honors College graduates, including 3 graduates earning Honors degrees 
• School of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates:
  • Hold an average of 600 hours each of clinical, lab, and simulation hours upon graduation
  • Partnered with six hospitals within the Salt Lake Valley, including the University of Utah Health, University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Mental Health Institute - West Valley, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Intermountain Hospitals, Primary Children's Hospital, and LDS Hospital. Additional community partners include Common Sports Hospitals, Holy Cross-West Valley, Jordan Valley Schools, Project Reality (SLC & Murray), Valeo Home Health and Hospice, and Rocky Mountain Home Health and Hospice
  • Had a pass rate of 100% for the NCLEX (December 2025 graduates) 
• School of Education graduates hold 540–600 hours of classroom teaching experience each
• Griffin student-athletes were recognized among the best in the country for their outstanding athletic and academic achievements:
  • 7 Academic All-RMAC honors
  •  67 student-athletes earned spots on the RMAC Academic Honor Roll for their excellence in the classroom and their contributions in competition
  • Students in the outdoor education and leadership program:
    • Accumulated 100 days in the field
    • Earned an average of 3 professional certifications or certificates
    • Accumulate between 300-400 hours of professional experience in the outdoor industry through internships and on-campus student employment at the Outdoor Program
• Graduating seniors are among a student body who:
  • Engaged in professional experiences such as internships, clinicals, research or student teaching during their time at Westminster (84% of student body)
  • Reported that their Westminster degree was “high value” or “moderate value” when asked to characterize the value of their Westminster degree in helping them achieve their goals (97% of student body)
  • Ranked small class sizes and faculty as the top contributors to their satisfaction at Westminster

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Senior Projects

Research and capstone projects by graduates show the range of their interests and expertise:

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