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
53%Acceptance
980SAT Avg
602Students
12:1Student:Faculty
16%Grad Rate
$38,298Earnings 10yr
$7,349Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate52.7%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 18
1521
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
Programs (28)
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
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Source: Wikipedia