| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
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| Campus size: |
300 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Chambersburg, PA |
| Population of city/town: |
20,425 |
| Nearest major city: |
Harrisburg, PA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
52 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
49,673 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (80%)
- other housing including Housing for single mothers and their children. (20%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
76% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
45% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
55% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
80% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
96 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless classrooms, residence halls, dining hall, commons. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Natural science museum; equestrian and veterinary medical technology centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, graduate school preparation. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
70% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Billboard |
| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
31 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Agape, Fiber Fellowship, The Quest |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union |
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| International student organizations: |
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Muhibbah International club, Friends of China |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Bottom Shelf Review, Campus Activity Board, drill team, Habitat for Humanity, Hunt Seat Equitation, Kittochtinny Players, modern dance troupe, Students in Free Enterprise; environmental, eventing, and veterinary medical technology clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Lori Frey,
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| School colors: |
royal blue and silver |
| School mascot: |
Phoenix |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
North Eastern Athletic Conference (Division III), Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's equestrian sports | no | |
| Men's field hockey | no | |
| Men's gymnastics | no | |
| Men's lacrosse | no | |
| Men's soccer | no | |
| Men's softball | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's gymnastics | no | NCGA, NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
27% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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fitness center, field house, outdoor facilities |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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fencing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Baltimore-Washington Internati (95 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Baltimore, MD (90 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Harrisburg, PA (52 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Hagerstown, MD (25 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
33% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Bucknell University, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Penn State Hershey Medical College, Purdue University, Seton Hall University, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Tufts University, University of Maryland, University of Missouri--Columbia, University of North Carolina--Asheville, University of Pennsylvania. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
72% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Accounting firms, bank and financial institutions, equine facilities, higher education institutions, school districts, social services agencies, veterinary practices. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Marguerite Brooks Lenfest, entrepreneur
- Xandra Breakfield, geneticist
- Candace Straight, investment banker.
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| Student life is an important part of the education of students at Wilson. Students have many extracurricular and support services available to them. Leadership, service and global citizenship expand the opportunies for students. |
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