Westminster University's Guide to Paying for College

Commit to your future with a Westminster University undergraduate degree. Your investment not only means a high-quality education grounded in the liberal arts but also ensures that you turn your time at Westminster into a world of opportunities, regardless of your family's financial situation.

Get your tuition breakdown, including estimates of other expenses you may incur that are not paid directly to Westminster.

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Westminster is invested in your potential and believes that the cost of getting a personalized education should be transparent and affordable. With the cost of attendance breakdown and Net Price Calculator, you have access to a real look at what your degree will cost, and how Westminster will support you to make it affordable.

$7,862

Average net tuition paid by first-year students
(2024–25)

100%

of first-year students receive grant and/or scholarships
(2024–25)

#2

Best Value Schools
U.S. News and World Report, 2024

Maximize Your Tuition

At Westminster, you can take 12 to 16 credit hours each semester for the same flat tuition rate, so you won’t pay more for taking a fuller course load. This flexible option helps you stay on track to graduate in 4 years, saving you time and money while making the most of your college experience.

Another plus is that Westminster scholarships are renewable for up to 5 years, giving you added flexibility if you want to double major, study abroad, or take an extra semester of classes without losing your financial support.

Understanding Financial Aid and FAFSA

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Even if you don’t think you qualify for federal student aid, you should still submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Westminster uses that information to consider you for grant money from Westminster.

You should also apply for scholarships. In addition to the Westminster merit-based scholarships and awards that you are automatically considered for upon applying for admission, Westminster offers scholarships in athletics, performing arts, and Honors. There are also many scholarships offered by other organizations that you can use toward your Westminster education.

2025–26 Award Designation	Award Amount	Cumulative GPA
Westminster President's Scholarship	$32,000	3.9+
Westminster Provost's Scholarship	$28,000	3.70–3.89
Westminster Dean's Scholarship	$25,000	3.50–3.69
Westminster Faculty Scholarship	$20,000	3.00–3.49
Westminster Award	$15,000	Lower than 3.0

Avoid Taking Out Too Many Loans

When you fill out the FAFSA, you will receive an offer that may include grants and loans. This offer shows you your options; you are not obligated to use any amount of it. You can choose to reject or accept any amount of that offer. Make sure to explore all financial aid opportunities available to you that help make a private college education an affordable option. Westminster’s dedicated team of financial aid counselors are available to confidentially discuss all of your questions about paying for college.

Take Advantage of Other Resources

Taking advantage of on-campus student employment may be a great way to help pay for some of your educational expenses. Students work as research assistants, athletic trainers, writing tutors, theatre technicians, and more (some on-campus jobs may be open only to students awarded Federal Work-Study). You can also utilize the Career Center to find competitive jobs and internships off campus.

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All students should have the ability to explore their passions. Westminster University is proud to cover the cost of tuition for qualifying students from Utah through the Westminster Commitment.

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