Wilmington College

Wilmington College Overview

Wilmington College is a private, religious school in the small town setting of Wilmington, Ohio. Wilmington College was founded in 1870 and the school presently has around 1,165 students a year, which includes 1,165 undergrads. Wilmington College offers on-campus housing for up to 840 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 1.

Student Involvement at Wilmington College

Are you interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Wilmington College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Wilmington College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Wilmington College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Wilmington College on the Student Life page.

2022 Wilmington College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8%
Tuition	$28,415

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Is Wilmington College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Wilmington College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

Wilmington College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Wilmington College. Around 73% of applicants get into Wilmington College each year. Last year, 1,558 students applied to Wilmington College and 1,133 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wilmington College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 65% of students who start at Wilmington College return the next year. Around 52% of students who started at Wilmington College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Wilmington College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Wilmington College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Wilmington College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Wilmington College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Wilmington College's endowment was valued at $38.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $5,618 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wilmington College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Wilmington College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wilmington College.

Based on this information, is Wilmington College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Wilmington College a good school for you?

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Where is Wilmington College?

Wilmington College is located in the small town setting of Wilmington, Ohio, less than an hour from Cincinnati and Ohio.

If you want to see Wilmington College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 71 to Wilmington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dayton International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wilmington College and Wilmington are like without leaving home.

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