Get to Know WilmU
Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit, open-access and accredited institution dedicated to serving both traditional students embarking on new academic journeys and nontraditional students seeking career advancement.
Committed to offering affordable, convenient and flexible options, the University offers a broad range of online and in-person degree and certificate programs that prepare students for the global marketplace through experience-rich curricula delivered by expert practitioners.
The University embraces user-friendly transfer processes, meaningful internship opportunities, and productive partnerships with corporations.
At a Glance
Changing Lives Since 1968
Multiple Mid-Atlantic Locations
Global Online Campus
Military Friendly® Gold Award School 2023-2024
16 NCAA Div. II Athletic Teams
95% of Graduates Recommend WilmU
Respected, Accredited Academics
200+ degree and certificate programs
17:1 student-to-faculty ratio
90% of graduates would enroll at WilmU again
2023-2024 Degrees Awarded
1,575 Undergraduate
2,009 Graduate
182 Doctoral
Affordability
One of the most affordable universities in the Mid-Atlantic region.
ALL students receive low, in-state tuition rates
of students attend WilmU without utilizing financial aid
Average Tuition Comparison
Full-Time Undergraduate
Includes tuition and fees only (does not include housing and food, books and supplies, transportation or other expenses). Source: College Board, 2023 Annual Survey of Colleges.
Online Learning Leader Since 2007
Nationally recognized for excellence in online learning*
Global Online Campus
150+ programs 100% online
93% of students utilize online learning
77% complete their program 100% online
Top Choice For Degree Completion
Transfer up to 90 credits
Accepts many courses for transfer credit
Rolling admissions
Thousands of students choose WilmU for bachelor’s degree completion
Academic credit awarded for:
Prior learning
Professional licenses and certifications
On-the-job and military experience
Wildcats by the Numbers
Total Enrollment: 20,384
Undergrad: 13,095 Full-Time: 25% Part-Time: 75%
Graduate: 6,720 Full-Time: 33% Part-Time: 67%
Doctoral: 678
Transfer credits to WilmU: 70%
International admissions: 12%
Age 25+: 74%
Note: Enrollment and alumni data is taken from the Wilmington University Fact Book and Alumni Survey.
*For more information, see: https://www.wilmu.edu/coel/awards.aspx