Westminster University is a private, independent, comprehensive university in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1875.
Westminster University was founded in 1875 by the First Presbyterian Church as the Salt Lake Collegiate Institute, when 27 students enrolled. The college moved to its present campus in 1911 and became a 4-year liberal arts institution offering baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences in 1949. In 2023, the institution transitioned to Westminster University to better reflect existing programs, opportunities, and achievements of faculty and students.
The average student to faculty ratio in Westminster classes is 8:1. The Great Salt Lake Institute was created in 2008, and the Honors College was founded in 2017. The university's vision is to be renowned for fostering inclusive and compassionate leaders who excel in generating and applying knowledge. Admission routes include first-year undergraduate admission (test-optional), transfer undergraduate admission, nursing program entry, Honors College (additional application), and performing arts (audition).
Westminster University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) through Reaffirm Accreditation. Its teacher education programs hold AAQEP accreditation for a full term of 7 years, valid until 2028-06-30. Business programs are accredited by ACBSP, nursing programs by CCNE, the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program by CACREP, the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Anesthesia program by COA with full accreditation, and the Master of Public Health program by CEPH.
Westminster's 27-acre campus comprises 39 university facilities and is located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah. The campus has sustainable features including solar arrays, organic gardens, bike collectives, and an LEED Platinum-certified building. Facilities listed include the Giovale Library, student laptop checkout, Shaw Dining Hall, and the Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center (HWAC). The university's address is 1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105.