Westminster College was founded in 1851 in Fulton, Missouri, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) heritage. It gained international renown in 1946 when Winston Churchill delivered his 'Sinews of Peace' (Iron Curtain) speech on campus, and today it houses the National Churchill Museum, which includes the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, relocated from London. The college is known for its small class sizes, leadership emphasis, and strong ties to history and public affairs.
Campus life at Westminster is close-knit, with a strong residential and Greek tradition and a large share of students competing in athletics. Distinctive strengths include business, education, biology, and political science, along with leadership development and the Churchill-related programming that brings notable speakers to campus. Students experience personal attention from faculty in a small-town Midwestern setting about 25 miles from Columbia and Jefferson City.
| Type | Liberal Arts |
| Location | Fulton, Missouri |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Total students | 900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Graduation rate | 50% |
| Average starting salary | $40,000 |
| In-state tuition | $27,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,000 |
| Room & board | $11,000 |
| Average financial aid | $22,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 99% |
| SAT range | 950-1150 |
| ACT range | 18-24 |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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