Wilberforce University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wilberforce University is a private research university in Wilberforce, Ohio, enrolling about 822 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 40.50% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,298 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,448
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,567 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.50% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 822 84.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 12.02%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 46.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 11.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 47.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.3%
- Average SAT Score: 980
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 837
- Applicants (IPEDS): 12,661
- Room & Board: $8,564 annual estimate
Wilberforce University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wilberforce University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wilberforce University?
Wilberforce University is located in Wilberforce, OH (ZIP 45384-1001).
Is Wilberforce University public or private?
Wilberforce University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wilberforce University cost?
Published tuition: $16,448.
Average net price after aid: $5,567.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,630 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,313 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,211 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,217 |
| $110,001+ | $5,226 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $65,792.
How hard is it to get into Wilberforce University?
Admission rate: 40.50%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 980 and midpoint ACT 18.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wilberforce University?
Total enrollment: 822 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 837 students.
Graduate enrollment: 16 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wilberforce University?
150%-time completion rate: 12.02%.
First-year retention: 74.2%.
What do graduates of Wilberforce University earn?
Median earnings: $35,146 six years after entry; $38,298 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,468.
74.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wilberforce University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Organizational Leadership (17 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (12 completions)
- Health Services Administration (11 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (5 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (5 completions)
- Psychology, General (4 completions)
- Social Work (4 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (3 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wilberforce University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.50%; completion rate 12.02%; median earnings $38,298 at 10 years; net price $5,567. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,448
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wilberforce University was $16,448.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,567
2024 Value
In 2024 Wilberforce University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,567.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,268 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,567 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$65,792 4-Year Tuition
$8,564 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,212 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wilberforce University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
74.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
97.34% 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 Wilberforce University 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 Wilberforce University 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 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $16,008 |
| 2014 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $19,352 |
| 2015 | $13,475 | $13,475 | $18,787 |
| 2016 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $14,875 |
| 2017 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $10,892 |
| 2018 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $13,637 |
| 2019 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $15,684 |
| 2020 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $15,949 |
| 2021 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $6,942 |
| 2022 | $13,250 | $13,250 | $14,070 |
| 2023 | $14,776 | $14,776 | $7,349 |
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
40.50% Acceptance Rate
12,661 Total Applicants
6,676 Students Admitted
204 First-Time Students Enrolled
3.06% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 980
ACT Average: 18
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wilberforce University reported total enrollment of about 822 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (99.3%), Non-Resident Alien (0.4%), and White (0.2%). About 74.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wilberforce University in 2024 is 822 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 837 students. Graduate enrollment is about 16 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.2%
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 Black or African American at 99.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.58% 100% Completion Time
12.02% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.58% of students graduating from Wilberforce University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Organizational Leadership: 24% male / 76% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Health Services Administration: 18% male / 82% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wilberforce University.
Return on Investment
$26,468 Median Student Debt
$38,298 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
69.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1619.87% Return on Investment
6.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wilberforce University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Organizational Leadership: 17 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 12 completions
3. Health Services Administration: 11 completions
4. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 5 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 5 completions
6. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions: 5 completions
7. Psychology, General: 4 completions
8. Social Work: 4 completions
9. Management Information Systems, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Wilberforce University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wilberforce University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wilberforce University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,300
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,667
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wilberforce University is a private non-profit institution located in Wilberforce, OH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Organizational Leadership, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services Administration. Enrollment is approximately 822 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (99.3%), Non-Resident Alien (0.4%), White (0.2%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.50%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 980. The 150%-time completion rate is 12.02%. Approximately 74.09% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Wilberforce, OH 45384-1001
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 12.02% graduation rate at Wilberforce University 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 Wilberforce University located?
Wilberforce University is located in Wilberforce, OH.
What is Wilberforce University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wilberforce University is 40.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,661 applicants and 6,676 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wilberforce University cost?
Reported tuition is $16,448 and average net price is $5,567 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,564 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wilberforce University?
Wilberforce University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 837 students, Black or African American (99.3%), Non-Resident Alien (0.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wilberforce University?
About 46.5% of students at Wilberforce University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wilberforce University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wilberforce University reports midpoint SAT about 980 and midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of Wilberforce University earn?
Median earnings are $35,146 six years after entry and $38,298 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wilberforce University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 12.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wilberforce University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,468.
Is Wilberforce University public or private?
Wilberforce University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilberforce, OH.
Is Wilberforce University an HBCU?
Yes. Wilberforce University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Wilberforce University a tribal college?
No. Wilberforce University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Wilberforce, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
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.