Known for business — excellent value
Wilmington University is a private institution in New Castle with particular strength in business and computer science.
A mid-sized campus of 8.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,844 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,355.
Established
1968
Mascot
Wiley D. Wildcat
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division
Division II
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
8,497Students
12:1Student:Faculty
23%Grad Rate
$53,844Earnings 10yr
$15,355Net Price
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$12,330
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$19,326
Average Net Price$15,355
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$15,221
$30–48K$15,498
$48–75K$16,306
$75–110K$19,326
Programs (95)
Student Body
Undergrads
8,497
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
Race & Ethnicity
White 47%
Black 22%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate22.6%
Freshman Retention53.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$49,635
8 Years$53,189
10 Years$53,844
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,300
Men
$54,600
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia