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Wilmington University

New Castle, DE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Wilmington University

Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It was established in 1968 by educator Donald E. Ross as Wilmington College and was renamed Wilmington University in 2007.

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Acceptance

$15,644

Net price

7,906

Enrollment

20%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,644

Average net price

$12,630

In-state tuition

$12,630

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$19,644

Total cost of attendance

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Students with federal loans

$20,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$15,500
$30–48K
$15,920
$48–75K
$16,623
$75–110K
$19,644

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$53,844

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,635

Median earnings (6 yrs)

20%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,893

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

7,906

Total enrollment

62%

Part-time

28

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
46%
Black
24%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Wilmington University FAQ

Is Wilmington University a public or private school?

Wilmington University is a private nonprofit institution located in New Castle, DE.

What is the acceptance rate at Wilmington University?

Wilmington University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Wilmington University cost?

The average annual net price at Wilmington University is $15,644 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,630.

What is the graduation rate at Wilmington University?

About 20% of students at Wilmington University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Wilmington University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Wilmington University students earn a median of $53,844 per year.

How many students attend Wilmington University?

Wilmington University enrolls about 7,906 students.

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