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Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, Ohio 45384-1001

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Wilberforce University is a private institution in Wilberforce with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 980, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 602 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

16% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,298 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,349.

Established
1856
Motto
Suo Marte
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
National Association of

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53%Acceptance
980SAT Avg
602Students
12:1Student:Faculty
16%Grad Rate
$38,298Earnings 10yr
$7,349Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wilberforce University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1521

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

980

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,776
Room & Board$7,700
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$23,450
Average Net Price$7,349
Median Debt at Graduation$26,468
Monthly Payment (10yr)$281

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,606
$30–48K$9,908
$48–75K$10,244
$75–110K$10,794
$110K+$13,684

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$7,349

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
602
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
74%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 79%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate16.0%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,146
8 Years$31,540
10 Years$38,298

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,000
Men
$40,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#29

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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