Wilmington College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wilmington College is a private research university in Wilmington, Ohio, enrolling about 1,006 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,491 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $32,082
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,153 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 92.40% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,006 95.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 35.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1029
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,162
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,877
- Room & Board: $11,923 annual estimate
Wilmington College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wilmington College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wilmington College?
Wilmington College is located in Wilmington, OH (ZIP 45177).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Wilmington College public or private?
Wilmington College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wilmington College cost?
Published tuition: $32,082.
Average net price after aid: $24,153.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,820 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,434 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,559 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,017 |
| $110,001+ | $27,149 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $128,328.
How hard is it to get into Wilmington College?
Admission rate: 92.40%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1029 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wilmington College?
Total enrollment: 1,006 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,162 students.
Graduate enrollment: 34 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wilmington College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.27%.
First-year retention: 72.0%.
What do graduates of Wilmington College earn?
Median earnings: $41,889 six years after entry; $48,491 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,208.
38.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wilmington College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Agricultural Business and Management, General (52 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (41 completions)
- Education, General (28 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (25 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (21 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (18 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (12 completions)
- Psychology, General (11 completions)
- Accounting (11 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wilmington College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 92.40%; completion rate 47.27%; median earnings $48,491 at 10 years; net price $24,153. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$32,082
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wilmington College was $32,082.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,153
2024 Value
In 2024 Wilmington College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,153.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$96,612 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,153 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$128,328 4-Year Tuition
$11,923 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,005 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$180,020 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wilmington College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
76.08% 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 Wilmington College 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 Wilmington College 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 | $28,190 | $28,190 | $21,589 |
| 2014 | $29,120 | $29,120 | $21,267 |
| 2015 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $22,118 |
| 2016 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $23,111 |
| 2017 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $20,370 |
| 2018 | $25,675 | $25,675 | $20,681 |
| 2019 | $26,775 | $26,775 | $21,216 |
| 2020 | $27,400 | $27,400 | $20,939 |
| 2021 | $28,770 | $28,770 | $19,932 |
| 2022 | $29,490 | $29,490 | $24,407 |
| 2023 | $30,962 | $30,962 | $22,872 |
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
92.40% Acceptance Rate
1,877 Total Applicants
1,588 Students Admitted
262 First-Time Students Enrolled
16.50% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1029
ACT Average: 20
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
Wilmington College reported total enrollment of about 1,006 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.9%), Black or African American (12.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.1%). About 38.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wilmington College in 2024 is 1,006 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,162 students. Graduate enrollment is about 34 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.0%
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 70.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.44% 100% Completion Time
47.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.44% of students graduating from Wilmington College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General: 25% male / 75% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Education, General: 14% male / 86% 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 Wilmington College.
Return on Investment
$24,208 Median Student Debt
$48,491 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
401.91% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wilmington College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Agricultural Business and Management, General: 52 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 41 completions
3. Education, General: 28 completions
4. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 25 completions
5. Organizational Leadership: 21 completions
6. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 18 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 12 completions
8. Psychology, General: 11 completions
9. Accounting: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Wilmington College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wilmington College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wilmington College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,539
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,718
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wilmington College is a private non-profit institution located in Wilmington, OH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Agricultural Business and Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,006 students. Student body composition includes White (70.9%), Black or African American (12.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (6.1%). The admission rate is 92.40%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1029. The 150%-time completion rate is 47.27%. Approximately 38.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Wilmington, OH 45177
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Wilmington College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilmington College located?
Wilmington College is located in Wilmington, OH.
What is Wilmington College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wilmington College is 92.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,877 applicants and 1,588 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wilmington College cost?
Reported tuition is $32,082 and average net price is $24,153 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,923 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wilmington College?
Wilmington College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,162 students, White (70.9%), Black or African American (12.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wilmington College?
About 35.1% of students at Wilmington College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wilmington College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wilmington College reports midpoint SAT about 1029 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Wilmington College earn?
Median earnings are $41,889 six years after entry and $48,491 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wilmington College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wilmington College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,208.
Is Wilmington College public or private?
Wilmington College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, OH.
Is Wilmington College an HBCU?
No. Wilmington College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wilmington College a tribal college?
No. Wilmington College 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
- 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.