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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
New Castle, DE

Wilmington University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in DE. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$12,330

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

21.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$53,844

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Wilmington University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in New Castle, DE. With a competitive tuition profile of $12,330, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 21.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$49,320

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$23,844

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$189,120

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$427,560

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 21%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Wilmington University is $20,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
61.1%
38.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
47.0%
Black
22.4%
Hispanic
16.2%
Two or more
4.5%
Asian
3.3%
International
3.1%
Unknown
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

2

Burglary

1

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

1

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$12,330

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$15,221
$30k - $48k$15,498
$48k - $75k$16,306
$75k+$19,326

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients26.3%
Using Federal Loans47.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment42.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,380
Pell Grant Recipients27.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

53.8%

Success

21.0%

In-State Cost

$12,330

Age 25+ Students

61.6%

Carnegie Class

Doctoral/Professional

Working at 6yr

2,952 students

Local City Insights

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