Wilmington University

www.wilmu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,700

2.36% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,780

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.66%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

13,129

27.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.8%

61 Graduates

About

Wilmington University is a higher education institution located in New Castle County, DE. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wilmington University were General Business Administration & Management (492 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (156 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (144 degrees).

In 2021, 3,857 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilmington University. 68.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,194 degrees), 2.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (758 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilmington University is $11,700, which is $−17,292 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilmington University is $11,700, which is $−17,292 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,780.

In 2021, 29% of undergraduate students attending Wilmington University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,700

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wilmington University was $11,700. The cost of tuition at Wilmington University is $−17,292 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$13,780

2021 Value

6.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wilmington University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,780. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wilmington University grew by 6.65%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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 2021. This represents a decline of 9.38% with respect to 2020, when 32% 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.

1.66%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wilmington University was 1.66%, which represents 56 out of the 3380 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 13,129 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wilmington University is 3,602 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,527. This means that 27.4% of students enrolled at Wilmington University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilmington University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.6% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.541% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.168% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilmington University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.1%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Black or African American Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.5%) and White Male (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilmington University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,129 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilmington University is 3,602 and the part-time enrollment is 9,527. This means that 27.4% of students enrolled at Wilmington University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

59%

2021 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 59%. 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 (2021)

White
6,909 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,869 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,374 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilmington University is 52.6% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 10.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.541% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.168% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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 (2.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,445 more women than men received degrees from Wilmington University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilmington University is white (2,194 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (758 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wilmington University is General Business Administration & Management (492 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (156 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (144 degrees).

In 2021, 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 EDUCATION. (709 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (507 degrees), and Protective Services (191 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 (1,863,334 people), Accountants & auditors (1,131,137 people), Other managers (1,005,404 people), Software developers (645,492 people), and Financial managers (576,400 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilmington University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (709 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (507 degrees), Protective Services (191 degrees), Business (1,088 degrees), and Social Sciences (188 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Wilmington University are EDUCATION. (709 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (507 degrees), Protective Services (191 degrees), Business (1,088 degrees), and Social Sciences (188 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,337,877 people), Computer Systems Design (1,132,701 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (771,841 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (663,417 people), and Banking & related activities (660,634 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
415 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
147 degree-majors awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
137 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wilmington University was Registered Nursing with 415 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,206

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,651

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,206 degrees were awarded to men at Wilmington University, which is 0.455 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,651).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 249 degrees were awarded to men at Wilmington University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.616 times less than the 404 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 404 degrees were awarded to men at Wilmington University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.62 times more than the 249 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Wilmington University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wilmington University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.92% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,194 degrees awarded
Black or African American
758 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
252 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilmington University is white (2,194 degrees awarded). There were 2.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (758 degrees).

2.75% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,560 degrees awarded
White Male
634 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
548 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilmington University is white female (1,560 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (634 degrees).

Operations

Wilmington University has an endowment valued at nearly $160M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 37.9M (23.7%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Wilmington University had a total salary expenditure of 103M. Wilmington University employs 51 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Wilmington University are Female Assistant professor (31), Male Assistant professor (20), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilmington University are: Management, with 121 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 82 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees.

Endowment

$160M

2021 Endowment

33.2%

growth from 2020

Wilmington University has an endowment valued at about $160M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilmington University grew 33.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $228M 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

$62M

2021 Salaries

0.48%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Wilmington University paid a median of $62M in salaries, which represents 60.3% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 0.48% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wilmington University paid a total of $8.52M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

121 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilmington University were Assistant professor with 51 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilmington University were Management with 121 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 82 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilmington University was Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

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