Undergraduate

A Future that's Yours

At Wilson College, you’re at the center of your education. Explore and find the path you want to follow and we’ll be your partner in making sure you’ve got all the tools you need for the journey.

Experience for Yourself

Personal. Practical. Affordable.
Wilson students are curious, engaged and energized by learning. Whether you’re interested in leadership roles, athletics, social clubs or research, you’ll be inspired to craft your own experience.

Learn Why We’re Proud to Be Wilson

And Why You Will Be, Too

Wilson Means Preparation

Choose from 35 majors and 44 minors in a liberal arts education that combines the skills and focused study needed for success in work and life. Whether you aim to enter the working world or continue on to a graduate degree, your academic and real-world experience at Wilson will be an asset.

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Wilson Means Attention

At Wilson, you matter. With an average class size of 15 students, individual mentoring from faculty and a collaborative community that sets you up for success, your Wilson experience focuses on your individual goals.

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Wilson Means Value

Our innovative student loan buyback program lets qualified graduates earn up to $10,000 toward their federal student debt.

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Wilson Means Success

Admissions counselors are your partners during your search and can help you navigate the application process. Find the team member who will be your personal guide from application to enrollment.

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Wilson at a Glance

We make sure the numbers add up to a great experience for you.
  • 3.51
    Mean, cumulative GPA for first-year students
    We effectively help students navigate the transition to fast-paced academic life. A 3.0 high school GPA or above qualifies you for merit-based scholarships that cover up to half the cost of tuition.
  • 30+
    Student organizations and clubs
    Whether you’re interested in choir, archery, student government or meeting other pre-veterinary students, we have an activity or group for you.
  • 98+%
    Undergraduate students receiving financial aid
    We're deeply committed to affordable education. There are 200+ scholarships available.

Education

Prepare for a rewarding career in education with our collaborative learning models, partnerships with local communities and innovative educational practices. You can also choose to focus on special education.
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Business

Gain the critical interpersonal, analytical and economic skills you’ll need to flourish in both the public and private sectors with our undergraduate business degrees.
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Nursing

Receive your BSN, with the option to combine with your existing RN certification. Our nursing programs combine the most current innovations in nursing education with hands-on experiences in diverse environments.
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First-in-the-Nation Student Loan Buyback

Unveiled in 2013 as the first of its kind in higher education, Wilson’s loan buyback program gives students who meet certain academic requirements monetary awards when they graduate.
We want students to be committed to their own success.
College President Barbara K. Mistick
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Research Role Model

Whether she’s describing how to construct new plasmids for genetic research on chromatin folding or discussing how to synthesize the drug AZT with trivalent iron to improve its effectiveness at fighting liver cancer, Anna Harutyunyan ’17 impresses not only with complete command of her topic, but also with her boundless zest for research.
I want to contribute something that will help to understand what causes a disease and how to combat it.
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Undergraduate News & Events

Catch up with Wilson’s latest news, upcoming events and faculty and student accomplishments.
Oct
7
2019

Sesquicentennial Common Hour Series: Boldly Wilson with June Eric-Udorie 

This year’s Common Hour, Living Boldly, is inspired by Wilson's sesquicentennial celebration marking 150 years of bold Wilson students. The fall series, which kicks off on September 2, will feature 11 talks and one dance performance. In the spirit of fostering critical thinking about pressing...

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Wilson College Enrollment Up for Sixth Consecutive Year

Wilson College continues to buck the higher education trend of declining enrollments. A total of 1,620 students are enrolled for the fall semester, an 8 percent increase over fall 2018 and another record for the 150-year-old college.

Second City Anniversary Show Coming to Wilson Sept. 21

In The Second City, Greatest Hits Vol. 59 , today's audiences can watch the next generation of comedy superstars put its spin on the best of the legendary Chicago improv troupe's hits during a show at Wilson College at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in Laird Hall.
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