Wilmington University: Review & Facts

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Wilmington University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 14,020 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1968 and is the only school located in New Castle, Delaware.

Academic Offerings

At Wilmington University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

80

Wilmington University implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 80 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Business, Nursing, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Wilmington University is low at 56% (way below Delaware average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

56%

Bad

The graduation rate at Wilmington University is very low - 26%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wilmington University is pretty good, 12:1. Find out more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $12,000 annually. The additional fees at Wilmington University not covered by tuition are roughly $100; which comes to a total of $12,100 a year.

Read the details about Wilmington University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Wilmington University is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $35.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Wilmington University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (877) 967-5464 or check Wilmington University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

B+

Dicey

Wilmington University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wilmington University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Wilmington University.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wilmington University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Wilmington University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wilmington University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wilmington University
320 Dupont Hwy
New Castle, Delaware
19720, USA