Wilmington University

www.wilmu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,270

2.51% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,267

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0293%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

14,678

33.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23%

56 Graduates

About

Wilmington University is a higher education institution located in New Castle County, DE. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wilmington University were General Business Administration & Management (371 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (361 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (128 degrees).

In 2023, 3,451 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilmington University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,768 degrees), 2.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (667 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilmington University is $12,270, which is $−18,733 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilmington University was 0.0293%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3,410 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilmington University is $12,270, which is $18,734 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,267.

In 2023, 29% of undergraduate students attending Wilmington University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,270

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wilmington University was $12,270. The cost of tuition at Wilmington University is $−18,734 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wilmington University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,267

2023 Value

1.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wilmington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,267. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wilmington University grew by 1.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilmington University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,000

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilmington University was of $6,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wilmington University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Wilmington University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilmington University (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0293%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilmington University was 0.0293%, which represents 1 out of the 3410 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wilmington University had a total enrollment of 14,678 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wilmington University is 4,952 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,726. This means that 33.7% of students enrolled at Wilmington University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilmington University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.8% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.87% Two or More Races, 3.19% Asian, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilmington University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (8.65%) and White Male (5.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilmington University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,678 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilmington University is 4,952 and the part-time enrollment is 9,726. This means that 33.7% of students enrolled at Wilmington University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wilmington University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 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 Wilmington University was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Wilmington University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilmington University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,570 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,074 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,780 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilmington University is 44.8% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.87% Two or More Races, 3.19% Asian, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 381 students (2.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 941 more women than men received degrees from Wilmington University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilmington University is white (1,768 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (667 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wilmington University is General Business Administration & Management (371 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (361 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (128 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilmington University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (756 degrees awarded), Education (678 degrees), and Business (862 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilmington University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,716,700 people), Accountants & auditors (1,114,877 people), Other managers (1,106,335 people), Software developers (788,439 people), and Financial managers (635,052 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilmington University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (756 degrees awarded), Education (678 degrees), Business (862 degrees), Protective Services (136 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Wilmington University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wilmington University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (756 degrees awarded), Education (678 degrees), Business (862 degrees), Protective Services (136 degrees), and Social Sciences (162 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilmington University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,372,662 people), Computer Systems Design (1,218,200 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (791,893 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (680,364 people), and Banking & related activities (667,617 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilmington University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
371 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
361 degrees awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
128 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Wilmington University was General Business Administration & Management with 371 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Wilmington University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,255

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,196

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,255 degrees were awarded to men at Wilmington University, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,196).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 324 degrees were awarded to men at Wilmington University in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 2.22 times more than the 146 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 316 degrees were awarded to men at Wilmington University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.62 times more than the 195 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Wilmington University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (35.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wilmington University is Female and White (35.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,768 degrees awarded
Black or African American
667 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
242 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilmington University is white (1,768 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (667 degrees).

2.26% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,213 degrees awarded
White Male
555 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
463 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilmington University is white female (1,213 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (555 degrees).

Operations

Wilmington University has an endowment valued at nearly $164M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.4M (6.33%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Wilmington University had a total salary expenditure of 104M. Wilmington University employs 44 Assistant professors, 32 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Wilmington University are Female Assistant professor (25), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilmington University are: Management, with 131 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 109 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 36 employees.

Endowment

$164M

2023 Endowment

6.02%

growth from 2022

Wilmington University has an endowment valued at about $164M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilmington University grew 6.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $269M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wilmington University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$61.5M

2023 Salaries

1.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wilmington University paid a median of $61.5M in salaries, which represents 59% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 1.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.556% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wilmington University paid a total of $8.82M to 87 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

131 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilmington University were Assistant professor with 44 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilmington University were Management with 131 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 109 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilmington University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wilmington University.

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