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Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Wilberforce University is a private institution and the nation’s first historically black university. Wilberforce is associated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Wilberforce requires all students to participate in the “cooperative program” which places pupil in internships to gain work experience in addition to their regular curriculum. Top fields of study include business support services, health and medical administrative services, and communications.

Acceptance Rate:
45%
Average Net Price:
$15,684
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
880

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,684
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$14,776
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,776
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$7,700
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,493
$30k - $48k
$9,352
$48k - $75k
$14,427
$75k - $110k
$15,100
$110k+
$19,191
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,380
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,919
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,554

 

Students receiving state aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3311
Students receiving federal aid
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,919
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,111
$30k - $48k
$6,379
$48k - $75k
$6,616
$75k - $110k
$8,338
$110k+
$3,567

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,822
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$202
Students receiving federal loans
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,822
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,000

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • African Methodist Episcopal
  • HBCU
  • Coed

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This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
45%
Acceptance Rate
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4100
Students Applied
16
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is not checked
No
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 1
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
30%
Out-Of-State Students
40%
13%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 880
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
410
75th
470
Reading
25th
430
75th
470

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-367-8568
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
656
Total Number of Undergrads
643
0
100
9%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
30

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
 US National: 44%
55%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
30%
Out-Of-State Students
40%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
8
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
African American
83%
White
2%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
12%
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldog
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Continental Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
15
Total Female Athletes
15
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
Wilberforce University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,400
Top 5 Cities
Dayton
Columbus
Detroit
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Wilberforce University
United States Air Force
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
CareSource
United States Postal Serive
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Community and Social Services
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$202

REVIEWS

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Wilberforce University is a very family oriented institution. Its atmosphere is just above average, having both good and bad times. The campus facilities are moderate but comforting.
Dahrion from Southfield, MI
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