College of Wilmington Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
College of Wilmington is a private for-profit trade school in Wilmington, North Carolina, enrolling about 132 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 15.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,235 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,108 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 132 97.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 15.00%
- First-Generation Students: 47.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 203
College of Wilmington: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Wilmington, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Wilmington?
College of Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC (ZIP 28403).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is College of Wilmington public or private?
College of Wilmington is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does College of Wilmington cost?
Average net price after aid: $23,108.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,117 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,403 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,512 |
| $110,001+ | $26,512 |
How big is College of Wilmington?
Total enrollment: 132 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 203 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Wilmington?
150%-time completion rate: 15.00%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of College of Wilmington earn?
Median earnings: $23,178 six years after entry; $19,235 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,423.
52.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Wilmington known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (64 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (29 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Wilmington a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 15.00%; median earnings $19,235 at 10 years; net price $23,108. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Wilmington was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,108
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Wilmington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,108.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$92,432 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,108 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Wilmington.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Wilmington was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Wilmington in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,038 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,888 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,171 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,432 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,796 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,975 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,923 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,923 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,956 |
| 2022 | — | — | $16,102 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,063 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Wilmington reported total enrollment of about 132 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.2%), Black or African American (15.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.6%). About 52.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Wilmington in 2024 is 132 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 203 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.00% 100% Completion Time
15.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.00% of students graduating from College of Wilmington completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 14% male / 86% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Wilmington.
Return on Investment
$9,423 Median Student Debt
$19,235 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
108.10% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of Wilmington.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 64 completions
2. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 29 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 19 completions
Most popular programs at College of Wilmington.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Wilmington graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Wilmington from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,626
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Wilmington is a private for-profit institution located in Wilmington, NC. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 132 students. Student body composition includes White (71.2%), Black or African American (15.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 15.00%. Approximately 52.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Wilmington, NC 28403
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 15.00% graduation rate at College of Wilmington falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Wilmington located?
College of Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.
How much does College of Wilmington cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,108 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at College of Wilmington?
College of Wilmington reports undergraduate enrollment of about 203 students, White (71.2%), Black or African American (15.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Wilmington?
About 47.6% of students at College of Wilmington are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Wilmington earn?
Median earnings are $23,178 six years after entry and $19,235 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Wilmington?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Wilmington students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,423.
Is College of Wilmington public or private?
College of Wilmington is a private for-profit institution located in Wilmington, NC.
Is College of Wilmington an HBCU?
No. College of Wilmington is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Wilmington a tribal college?
No. College of Wilmington is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of Wilmington a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of Wilmington does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is College of Wilmington religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Wilmington in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Wilmington, North Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Wilmington, North Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- National benchmarks
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- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.