Overview



Wilmington University
New Castle, DE, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Wilmington University is a private research institution situated in New Castle, Delaware. It is a member school of both the Middle States Commision on Higher Education and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Wilmington provides career-oriented academics for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It has an open admissions policy.
Average Net Price:
$14,683
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $12,330 |
| 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. | $12,330 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$13,453
$30k - $48k
$14,205
$48k - $75k
$15,332
$75k - $110k
$15,853
$110k+
$17,369
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: infocenter@wilmu.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
48%
Need Met
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. 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.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,380
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,897
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,630
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
0%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1000
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,897
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$3,972
$30k - $48k
$3,344
$48k - $75k
$2,828
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,860,000
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$406,591
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.
51%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,528
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.
$15,000
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.
$200
Students receiving federal loans
51%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,016
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,980
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
97%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1022
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
14,020
Total Number of Undergrads
9,091
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
23%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
75
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D |
|---|
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
39%
US National: 44%61%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
74
Ethnicity
African American
21%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
15%
White
49%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
29
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
115
Total Female Athletes
116
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Wilmington University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,600
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Dover
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Top 5 Employers
Wilmington University
State of Delaware
Christiana Care Health System
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
United States Air Force
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Healthcare 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.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
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.
$200
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe teachers really know what they're doing and how to explain it in terms that every student can understand.
Megan from New Castle, DE
In Wilmington University, whether a student chooses online-distance, hybrid, block, module, in-class setting, and other choices of learning styles, the instructors and resources available are very useful for the work given in every class.
Amanda from Dover, DE
This University has some of the best teachers out there! They are really increasing my love and knowledge of Information Technology!
Nathan
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