Westminster University

Name

Westminster University

Legal name

Westminster University of Salt Lake City

Website

https://westminsteru.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education (Liberal Arts University)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG), Honors Liberal Arts Colleges (Honors College/Program-Led) (EDAHACAL)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Professional continuing education
• Liberal arts university

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate degree programs, including tuition, fees, room and board for residential students.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from graduate degree programs including Master's, Doctoral, and certificate programs.
3. Professional and Continuing Education: Revenue from non-degree professional development programs, certificates, and continuing education courses including project management, arts education, and construction management certificates.
4. Campus Dining and Retail: Revenue from campus dining services, the W Shop (spirit shop), and bookstore partnerships.
5. Athletics and Events: Revenue from athletics programs, performing arts events, and ticketed campus events including the Classical Greek Theatre Festival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westminster University is a private nonprofit liberal arts university that delivers undergraduate bachelor's degrees, graduate master's and doctoral degrees, and professional/continuing education certificates across schools including the Gore School of Business, Education, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Arts and Sciences. It supplements degree programs with global engagement/study-abroad opportunities in 20+ countries, academic and wellness support services, and a residential campus experience in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Product overview

Westminster University is a private liberal arts university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with undergraduate and graduate degree programs as the core offerings, supplemented by Professional and Continuing Education certificates and corporate training. Key platform technologies include the Canvas Learning Management System and Westminster Anywhere virtual desktop. The academic ecosystem is supported by specialized academic software (Adobe Creative Cloud, SPSS, SAS, ArcGIS, Mathematica), Giovale Library services, Global Engagement programs (study abroad, IPSL), and the Honors College. Student success services encompass Career Center, McNair Scholars Program, academic tutoring, disability services, fitness and recreation, and integrated wellness services including TimelyCare telehealth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WestX: A personalized approach program at Westminster that guides students through designing their own academic path and building professional experience into their degree.
• Giovale Library
• Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Nursing and Health Sciences
• Westminster College of Arts and Sciences
• IPSL Global Engagement
• Honors College
• Gore Giovale Center for Innovative Leadership
• Great Salt Lake Institute
• Dumke Center for Civic Engagement
• Center for Financial Wellness

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Professional and Continuing Education
• Global Engagement Programs
• Honors College
• McNair Scholars Program
• Giovale Library Services
• Career Center Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of Westminster graduates found employment within 3 months (Westminster Graduating Student Survey, 2024-25)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CignacoreOthersCigna provides health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage for Westminster employees. The partnership includes HealthJoy EAP access and comprehensive benefits administration.
• ADP WorkforceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationADP provides human resources management system for payroll, benefits enrollment, and workforce management. Employees access benefits elections and management through ADP portal.
• TransamericacoreOthersTransamerica administers the Westminster University 403(b) retirement plan, providing retirement savings options for eligible employees with 5.5% employer contribution.
• Health EquityminorOthersHealth Equity provides Health Savings Account (HSA) administration for employees enrolled in HDHP medical plans.
• Pets BestminorOthersPets Best offers pet insurance with up to 10% discount for Westminster employees using code WUPETS.
• HUB InternationalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHUB International provides independent financial planning services for Westminster employees including retirement planning, Social Security, Medicare, and estate planning consultations.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides Office 365 suite including Teams, OneDrive, and other productivity tools for students, faculty, and staff. Students receive access to full Microsoft Office suite on up to 5 devices.
• Barnes & Noble CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarnes & Noble College provides online bookstore services for Westminster students, offering textbooks, course materials, and school supplies.
• IPSL (Institute for Political and Social Impact)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSL manages global engagement programs including study abroad, service-learning, and international internships in over 20 countries. Programs include Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Vietnam, plus AmeriCorps and Costa Rica conservation programs.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing national service opportunities for students through IPSL Global Engagement programs, allowing students to earn while serving communities.
• Salt Lake Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer program partnership allowing seamless transition for SLCC students to complete their bachelor's degree at Westminster.
• GoodRxminorOthersGoodRx provides prescription savings program for Westminster employees enrolled in medical plans, offering discounted prescription medications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Utah: Large public research university headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dominant incumbent in the same primary market as Westminster, offering a much broader program portfolio with significantly lower in-state tuition for Utah residents.
• Brigham Young University: Large private research university in Provo, Utah, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same geography with a much larger enrollment base and lower effective tuition for qualifying students, posing direct competitive pressure on Westminster's Utah recruitment funnel.

Regional players

• Southern Utah University: Public university in Cedar City, Utah, focused on undergraduate teaching with a residential liberal-arts feel. Comparable regional player serving Utah students with lower tuition and competing for similar in-state applicants.

Direct peers

• Westminster College (Salt Lake City) — historical / PacNW peers: Small private liberal arts colleges with similar profile to Westminster (residential, multi-school structure, similar tuition band). Pacific Lutheran University, Willamette University, Pacific University (Oregon), Lewis & Clark College, and Colorado College are the most direct comparables for peer benchmarking.
• Willamette University: Small private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon, with similar tuition band and residential profile. Direct comparable for benchmarking small private liberal arts institution economics.
• Pacific Lutheran University: Small private liberal arts university in Tacoma, Washington with comparable residential model and similar tuition tier. Direct peer in size, mission, and student demographics.
• Lewis & Clark College: Private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon, comparable in size, tuition band, and program mix. Useful peer for benchmarking small private liberal arts outcomes and pricing.
• Colorado College: Highly selective private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with similar residential model and outcomes-oriented positioning. Direct peer for premium small liberal arts benchmarking.
• University of Puget Sound: Small private liberal arts university in Tacoma, Washington, with a comparable multi-school structure, residential campus model, and tuition tier. Strong direct comparable for Westminster's positioning.

Emerging players

• National University: Large private nonprofit university system focused on adult learners and online professional programs. Comparable in continuing education and graduate-degree portfolio expansion ambitions, though geographically and structurally different.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WestminsterSLC
• Facebookfacebook.com/westminsteruniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westminsteru-slc
• Instagraminstagram.com/westminsterslc
• TikToktiktok.com/@westminsterslc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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