College of Wilmington

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,851
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    132
    97.7% Full-Time

    About

    College of Wilmington is a higher education institution located in New Hanover County, NC. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Wilmington were General Cosmetology (19 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Wilmington. 94.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (58 degrees), 3.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,851.

    In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending College of Wilmington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $21,851
    2024 Value
    57.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 College of Wilmington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,851. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of Wilmington grew by 57.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    47%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    52% of undergraduate students at College of Wilmington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.9% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at College of Wilmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    College of Wilmington had a total enrollment of 132 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of Wilmington is 129 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at College of Wilmington are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at College of Wilmington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 1.52% Asian, and 0.758% Hispanic or Latino.

    Students enrolled at College of Wilmington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.4%) and White Male (4.33%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    97.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at College of Wilmington in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 132 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Wilmington is 129 and the part-time enrollment is 3.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    80%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Wilmington was 80%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      94 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      21 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at College of Wilmington is 71.2% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 1.52% Asian, and 0.758% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 100 more women than men received degrees from College of Wilmington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Wilmington is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Wilmington is General Cosmetology (19 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Wilmington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Registered nurses (1,489,993 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,236 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,540 people), Outpatient care centers (275,308 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,417 people), Offices of physicians (199,708 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (141,330 people).

    The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Personal & Culinary Services (83 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Wilmington.
    General Cosmetology
    Most Common (2024)
    19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of Wilmington was General Cosmetology with 19 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    6
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    106
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington, which is 0.0566 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (106).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Wilmington by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington in Massage Therapy, which is 0.16 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 63 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 63 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 33% of students graduating from College of Wilmington completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      58 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      16 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      10 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at College of Wilmington is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

    23.2% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      102 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      77 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      55 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Wilmington is white female (102 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (77 degrees).

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