Wilmington University
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$11,430
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About Wilmington University
Wilmington University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in New Castle, Delaware. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,421, and admissions are selective. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 21%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $11,430.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
50% 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
21% 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 --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards15k
Students enrolled
84%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
53%
Black
22%
Hispanic
10%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
66%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
71
Total Online Enrollment
12,423
Percent of Programs Online
26% On-campus
74% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 83% online
Bachelor's 68% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 80% online
Doctorate 80% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $11,430 | $11,430 |
Graduate | $8,784 | $8,784 |
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 | $1,800 |
On-campus room and board | Currently unavailable |
On-campus other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,800 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,800 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $13,230 | $13,230 |
Off-campus without family | $21,030 | $21,030 |
Off-campus with family | $15,030 | $15,030 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
20%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Law Studies
BA
MA
DOC
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
10Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
12Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
15Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
16Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
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