Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in History (Bachelor's), tuition fees are 40,896 USD per year.

This program teaches students to make sense of the past by studying published history and creating their own. Students will learn to ask significant questions, critically analyze sources, craft interpretations of past events, and communicate their findings to various audiences. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with primary sources, local archives, libraries, historical sites, and museums.

Study areas include Alien Encounters in History, The Story of America, Film and Memory, Vietnam and America.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 69% of applicants.

Westminster’s residential campus has a community feel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students can join events outside class, including Casino Night, Game Day tailgates, and art and resource fairs on the Commons. The campus also gives students opportunities to develop their interests, meet new people, and explore the city.

Established in 1875, Westminster organizes learning around student-centered programs, small class sizes, and individualized attention from faculty. Courses are designed to help students explore career paths and prepare for employment. A personalized support team helps students shape their academic path and build professional experience into their degree through WestX.

Students can take part in study-away experiences at no extra cost, making travel part of the Westminster experience. The university also connects academic programs with career preparation: 91% of Westminster graduates found employment within three months, according to the 2024–25 graduating student survey. In Fall 2025, every first-year student started college with a grant or scholarship. Students considering Westminster should expect a residential setting, close faculty support, and opportunities to combine academic exploration with professional preparation.