Wilmington University

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About Wilmington University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Wilmington University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in New Castle, Delaware. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,091, and admissions are selective. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 20%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $11,970.

New Castle, DE

$11,970

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

56%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

20%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

88%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

49%

Unknown

3%

Black

21%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

91

Total Online Enrollment

12,300

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

14% On-campus

86% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold88% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold82% online

DoctorateCheck Bold80% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

0%

Institution Grant Aid

12%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,897
State Grant Aid$1,000
Institution Grant Aid$5,630
Pell Grant Aid$4,307

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Bowling
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
8Legal Professions And Studies.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
11Natural Resources And Conservation.
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
13Psychology.
14Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
15Social Sciences.
16Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.