Wilmington Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $12,630
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Wilmington:
- Total Enrollment: 13,746, including 10,288 online students
- 8,858 Undergraduate, 4,888 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.8% men, 61.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 20%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 109 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 95 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 49 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Wilmington Overview
Wilmington University (Wilmington) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New Castle, DE. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Wilmington's tuition & fees is $12,630 for the academic year 2024-2025. 28% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,414.
The school has a total enrollment of 13,746 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Wilmington ranked 272nd in National Universities and 3rd in Delaware Colleges rankings. Wilmington University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Wilmington University is $12,630. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,726.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,937 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,966.
| Undergraduate | $12,630 |
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| Graduate | $9,726 |
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| Undergraduate | $12,937 |
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| Graduate | $9,966 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Wilmington University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Wilmington
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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