Westminster College is a place for self-reliant students of all backgrounds who seek lives of consequence. Westminster is a private, independent college that's been advancing the liberal arts tradition in Utah since 1875. Our historic campus is the center of Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. Our mountain vistas inspire exploration, our urban surroundings provide endless opportunities, and our small classes promote inclusive dialogue. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs. Westminster is a place for expanding your worldview, innovating for the future, and launching a meaningful life.Westminster offers a student-focused learning environment in a location that is recognized as a quality- of-life hotspot. Utah was recently ranked No. 1 by Forbes as the "Best State for Business," and as the "Most Livable Future State" by MSN Money. Salt Lake City was ranked as a "Best U.S. Hiking City in America" by National Geographic and has two of the top ski resorts in the US according to Forbes. In 2014, Westminster had 23 students compete in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, more than any other college/university in the country. Westminster's students comprised 10 percent of Team USA.Westminster students take advantage of its unique approach to learning by participating in active, hands-on, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary experiences. The close, personal mentoring relationships with faculty are what set the college apart from the rest of the campuses in the state. All first-year students participate in learning communities and service-learning opportunities, and a large percentage of Westminster students participate in internships with local businesses.The culture at Westminster is easygoing, neighborly, and welcoming. The vibrant campus community is diverse with undergraduates and graduates, residents and commuters, and students of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. The college has students from nearly every US state and over 40 countries who have all kinds of interests, passions, and talents. With a total enrollment of approximately 3,000, everyone finds a niche.Westminster's close-knit community is vibrant and inclusive. Students from all backgrounds (nearly every state and 40 countries) explore all kinds of interests, passions, and talents, but are bonded together by a desire to live lives of consequence. Westminster challenges students to see the world through the eyes of others and celebrates diversity of thought. With a total enrollment of approximately 3,000, everyone finds a niche to engage in campus life. Westminster has more than 70 academic programs, including 38 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate degree programs. Some popular programs include: the aviation program (including our own flight center at Salt Lake International Airport); Honors; the McNair Scholars program, an elite national graduate school preparation program for low-income, first generation, and underrepresented students; and May Term, a short academic term that is free to students who are enrolled full-time and paid in full for the previous spring and fall semesters.