Wilberforce University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
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About Wilberforce University
Wilberforce University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Wilberforce, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 439, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,020.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
62% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
35% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 14-19
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 731-850
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
Information not available
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
96%
Unknown
3%
White
1%
Hispanic
Information not available
Two or more races
Information not available
Non-U.S. Citizen
Information not available
Asian
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
89% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| Graduate | $12,830 | $12,830 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $7,000 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,650 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $22,220 | $22,220 |
| Off-campus without family | $21,870 | $21,870 |
| Off-campus with family | $15,220 | $15,220 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
92%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
89%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$27k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED 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.
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