School Information

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Total Enrollment 9,650
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Wilmington University

http://www.wilmu.edu
320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, Delaware 19720
(877) 967-5464

Wilmington University is committed to excellence in teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and individual attention to students. As an institution with admissions policies that provide access for all, it offers opportunity for higher education to students of varying ages, interests, and aspirations. The university provides a range of exemplary career-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a growing and diverse student population. It delivers these programs at locations and times convenient to students and at an affordable price. A highly qualified full-time faculty works closely with part-time faculty drawn from the workplace to ensure that the university’s programs prepare students ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Wilmington University, 65.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 40.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $1,224), and 75% receive loans ($4,360 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wilmington University is $15,846 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Of the 5,893 undergraduate students at Wilmington University, 46.0% are part-time. And 71.0% of the 3,757 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     24.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     4.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     39.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (877) 967-5464
Admissions Office Address 320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, Delaware 19720
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.wilmu.edu/admission/transfer.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.wilmu.edu/admission/index.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wilmu.edu/admission/applyonline.aspx
Application Fee $25
 
Wilmington University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 301 286
Accounting 57
Business Administration and Management, General 110 129
Finance, General 23 64
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 33 3
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 30
Logistics and Materials Management 3
Management Information Systems, General 23
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 48 17
Organizational Behavior Studies 47
Communication, journalism, and related programs 2
Photojournalism 2
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 7
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant 3
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 10 40 5
Computer and Information Systems Security 18
Computer Graphics 13
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 10 9 5
Education 5 98 765 44
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 213
Curriculum and Instruction 123
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5 20
Education, General 27
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 44
Educational/Instructional Media Design 1 52
Elementary Education and Teaching 64 122
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Reading Teacher Education 89
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 42
Social Science Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 88
Health professions and related clinical sciences 108 104
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 5
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 19
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 46
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 33
Nursing, Other 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 96
Legal professions and studies 12
Legal Studies, General 12
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 36 128
General Studies 36 128
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 100
Behavioral Sciences 100
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 14
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
Psychology 44 23
Counseling Psychology 23
Psychology, General 44
Public administration and social service professions 53
Human Services, General 27
Public Administration 26
Security and protective services 80 39
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 5
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 80 20
Security and Protective Services, Other 14
Transportation and materials moving 7
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 7
Visual and performing arts 22
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5
Design and Visual Communications, General 17
 
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