School Overview
Founded in 1870 by the Quakers, Wilmington college is a privately owned and operated liberal arts college located in Wilmington, Ohio that offers career-oriented degree programs. Wilmington is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission’s North Central Association.
General Information
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Admission Office 320 Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 356-4636 (877) 967-5464 Fax: (302) 328-5902 [email protected] Contact: Christopher Ferguson Director of Admissions |
Main Address 320 Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 (302) 356-4636 www.wilmu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,505 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 490 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,461 Graduate enrollment: 4,681 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Open admission Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 72% |
College Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General B Education Early Childhood Education A,B Engineering Technologies Computer Software B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wilmington University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (877) 967-5464 |
| Website: | www.wilmu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.wilmu.edu/admission/applyonline.aspx |
| Address: | 320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 14,730 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 25% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,741 (25% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,480 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,480 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 63% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,475 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wilmington University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wilmington University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Education | 1 | 9 | 12 | 2 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 4 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 43 | 41 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wilmington University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,480 |
| Out-of-state | $11,480 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,834 |
| Out-of-state | $8,834 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 174 | 63% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 142 | 51% | $4,475 |
| Student loan aid | 165 | 59% | $4,558 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,060 | 34% | $3,925 |
| Federal student loans | 4,754 | 53% | $5,999 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wilmington University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wilmington University students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wilmington University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 14,730 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,302 |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,428 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wilmington University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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