Wilmington University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7534 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2015 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1923 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 5 | In Delaware |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,858
- Graduates
- 4,888
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wilmu.edu
Wilmington University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wilmington University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,949 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10,288 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Wilmington University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6018 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3083 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 1661 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1528 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 576 (4%) |
| Asian | 425 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 380 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 25 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wilmington University is $14,385 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,500 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,920 |
| $48-75K | $16,623 |
| $75-110K | $19,644 |
| $110K+ | $18,455 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,570 | $9,666 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,570 | $9,666 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,570 | $9,666 |
| Fee in-district | $60 | $60 |
| Fee in-state | $60 | $60 |
| Fee out-of-state | $60 | $60 |
Wilmington University majors
Wilmington University has granted 1,496 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 2,013 master's across 39 programs, and 182 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wilmington University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 19 | 128 | 629 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 116 | 352 | 31 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 22 | 128 | ||
| Computer Science | 134 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 92 | 33 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | 120 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 119 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 106 | |||
| Psychology, General | 98 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 60 | 34 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 28 | 63 | ||
| Accounting | 35 | 43 | ||
| Education, General | 30 | 47 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | 43 | 25 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 73 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 48 | 19 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 62 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | |||
| Nursing Education | 59 | |||
| Business Statistics | 57 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | 20 | 21 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 43 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | 14 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 40 | |||
| Computer Graphics | 38 | |||
| Human Services, General | 37 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 36 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | 21 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 36 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 22 | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 30 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 23 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 23 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 20 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 18 | |||
| Information Technology | 7 | 11 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 17 | |||
| Homeland Security | 15 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | 8 | 1 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Environmental Science | 13 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 13 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 12 | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 12 | |||
| Journalism | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 11 | |||
| Computer Game Programming | 11 | |||
| Digital Marketing | 11 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 11 | |||
| Business Analytics | 10 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Information Technology Project Management | 9 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 9 | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 7 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 5 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 2 | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Learning Sciences | 3 | |||
| Biotechnology | 2 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | |||
| Photography | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 79 | 1,496 | 2,013 | 182 |
Wilmington University has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 19% | 21% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Carol A. Timmons
- Occupations
- military leadermilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Major General Carol A. Timmons was an American military officer who served as Adjutant General of Delaware from February 1, 2017, until her retirement on March 2, 2019. She was also the first female general in Delaware National Guard history.
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Francis D. Vavala
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
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General Francis D. Vavala is a retired Army National Guard officer who served as the Adjutant General of the State of Delaware. He received the promotion in February 1999 after the retirement of Major General George Hastings. In April 2017, Vavala was promoted to general in the Delaware Militia in honor of 50 years of service. He is the first Delaware National Guardsman to achieve four-star rank and one of the very few American service members to have risen from private to four-star general.
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Ruth Briggs King
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ruth Briggs King is an American politician. A Republican, she served as a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing district 37, from 2009 to 2023. In 2024, she ran for lieutenant governor but lost to Democratic nominee Kyle Evans Gay in the general election.
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Hugh T. Broomall
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Major General Hugh T. Broomall is a retired senior officer of the United States Air Force and Delaware Air National Guard who served as the Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard. He was responsible for strategy development, state and federal liaison, inter-agency coordination and special studies supporting the one hundred and six thousand Air National Guard members nationwide.
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David D. Rudolph
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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David D. Rudolph is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 35B from 1995 to 2002 and District 34B from 2003 to 2015.
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Jerjer Q. Gibson
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Jerjer Q. Gibson, or simply Jerjer, is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a forward.
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R. Thomas Wagner, Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Robert Thomas Wagner Jr. served as Delaware's state auditor from 1989 to 2019. A Republican, he lost to incumbent Democratic Auditor Dennis Greenhouse in 1986, but was appointed to the position in 1989 after Greenhouse resigned after being elected New Castle County County Executive. He was elected to full terms in 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014. Prior to becoming auditor, Wagner was mayor of Camden, Delaware.
General info
| Alternative names | WilmU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | WilmU works! |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to July (September - May; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 980 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 320 Dupont Hwy New Castle, Delaware, 19720 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 8779675464 |