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Colleges / Wilmington University

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate99%

About Wilmington University

Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of New Castle, Delaware. Wilmington University was founded in 1967. The college enrolls around 9,421 students a year, including 9,421 undergrad students.

Wilmington University Acceptance Rate

It is not competitive to get into Wilmington University. Wilmington University admitted 99% of all applicants in 2005. Out of 1,662 applications received in 2005, 1,648 students were offered admission.

Wilmington University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 99%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests

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Wilmington University is located in the town of New Castle, Delaware, near Philadelphia.

If you would like to see Wilmington University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 13 to New Castle, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

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College Info

320 North DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720-6491

Campus Setting: Suburban

Wilmington University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 30

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wilmington University is Aug 30.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wilmington University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Wilmington University SAT Scores

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Wilmington University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$13,560

In State

$13,560

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,700
$11,700
Fees
$60
$60
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
$1,800
$1,800

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Wilmington University is like? There are approximately 9,421 students enrolled at Wilmington University. 33% percent of students attend school full-time, 67% percent are from DE and 33% percent of students are from other states.

33%

Full Time

60%

Part Time

67%

In State

33%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,421

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

99%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,760

Out-of-State

$11,760

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 30
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