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Wilmington University is a mid-sized, private university founded in 1968. The higher learning institution is located in New Castle, Delaware, which is quite near Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC. The student body is nearly 15,000 with over 9,000 students who are active undergraduates. Including the online degree population, the school has roughly 20,000 students in total. Each student will have access to some of the most in-demand degrees in the world today.


Overview of Wilmington University (WilmU)


One of the primary focuses of Wilmington is to ensure degree programs focus on career preparation and development rather than education alone, as well as providing the tools necessary for students to exceed their own expectations. Degrees are available at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Program offerings are flexible to work with the life of students rather than forcing them to work around a school schedule.

All student types are welcome. Wilmington is considered one of the most military friendly in the country, as well as favorable to transfer students by accepting up to 90 transfer credits. The school is one of the most affordable private schools. Thirteen locations are available between New Jersey and Delaware for even greater convenience. Students can choose from over 200 degree and certificate programs to meet the needs of almost any individual. And the school offers small class sizes with an emphasis on experiential and collaborative education.

General Information


School Type Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Campus Housing No
Student Faculty Ratio 12:1
Graduation Rate 21%
Year Founded 1968

Student Enrollment


Total Students14,730

Undergraduate
9,302
Graduate
5,428

Undergraduate Student

Male 3,349
3,349
Female 5,953
5,953

Graduate Student

Male 1,954
1,954
Female 3,474
3,474

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WilmU Acceptance Rate and Admissions


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Admissions
Application Fee $35
High School GPA NA
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts NA
College Prep Courses NA
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT NA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) NA
Application Deadline Rolling
Common Application Accepted No

WilmU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


Wilmington University has one of the lowest tuition rates for a private, higher learning institution at $11,480 for both out-of-state and in-state students. Service members can expect to pay less than civilian students, and international students can expect to pay more than everyone else. Regardless of the base per credit fee, all students will require another $10,000 or so to pay for basic living costs, supplies, and books. An even larger budget will be necessary for those who wish to explore the region, go out to eat off-campus, take trips home, etc.

As a way to help minimize the cost of higher education, roughly 63% of students accept some form of financial aid such as grants, scholarships, and student loans. Another way students reduce the amount of money they owe upon graduation is to work as they complete courses. The university offers assistance with finding all employment types, from work study to full-time jobs.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $13,715
Average Total Aid $4,475
Students Receiving Financial Aid 63%
Room & Board $6,000

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $11,480
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $11,480
  • Books and Supplies - $1,800
  • Room & Board - $6,000
  • Other - $1,800

Academics


As part of the over 200 certificates and degrees, students will be able to pursue degrees in nearly any field or industry including art, communication, marketing, business, management and administration, education, finance, health and nursing, human services, information technology, law, public policy, corrections and security, and STEM degrees. The school often recommends examining degrees in specific areas of interest for each student.

Degrees are available at every level, from associate degrees to professional degrees and certificates. It is even possible to complete non-credit-based programs. Students can also pursue various classroom learning methodologies such as traditional classrooms, online, hybrid, fusion, and flex courses. Regardless of the type of learning environment one selects, all students will have access to hands-on experience, including co-ops and internships, and group work for the best chance at success. And the university allows dual enrollment so that high school students can earn college credits as they work to finish their high school diploma.

At Wilmington University, they have decent retention rates but lower than usual graduation rates. The retention rate is 60%; whereas, the four-year graduation rate is only 13% and the six-year graduation rate is 22%. It is highly possible that these low rates are related to the high number of high school students taking Wilmington courses. Many of these students likely go on to other four-year colleges or universities upon high school graduation. Another reason could be that the university offers professional degree programs that often take more than the outlined graduation rate parameters, or professionals may take these classes as continuing education credits, without ever planning on earning a full degree.

Student Population Total


Student Population 14,730

Undergraduate
9,302
Graduate
5,428
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


Health Professions and Related Programs 548 Total Graduates / 30%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 496 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 52 Graduates
All Business Majors 428 Total Graduates / 23%
Business Administration and Management, General 188 Graduates
Organizational Behavior Studies 76 Graduates
Accounting 54 Graduates
Information Resources Management 31 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 198 Total Graduates / 11%
Behavioral Sciences 198 Graduates
All Computer Information Science Majors 145 Total Graduates / 8%
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance 96 Graduates
Computer Graphics 26 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 20 Graduates
Information Technology 2 Graduates
All Education Majors 142 Total Graduates / 8%
Education, General 71 Graduates
Elementary Education and Teaching 55 Graduates
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12 Graduates
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 1 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 21%

Outcome & Salary


Students at Wilmington University will have unfettered access to a variety of career services to assist with career planning, preparation, and placement. These tools and resources help to make the transition from one’s academic career to one’s professional career as seamless as possible. Within the services center, students will take career assessments to determine the ideal career path, and the degrees that support that path, for each student.

Also, students are able to explore careers, seek out career counseling, participate in career-related activities, and have exclusive access to online career resources. Career fairs are available, as well as job search training and assistance. And the center will assist all students, both online and in-person, with internships, co-ops, and full-time job placements.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $40,300
College Grads Average Salary $64,151
College Grads Mid Career Salary $58,700
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $641,510
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,228,510
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $54,860
10 Year Projected ROI $586,650
20 Year Projected ROI $1,173,650
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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