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

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Changing Lives Since 1968

United States

Multiple Mid-Atlantic Locations

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Global Online Campus

Military Friendly (Registered) Gold Award School 2023-2024

Military Friendly® Gold Award School 2023-2024

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16 NCAA Div. II Athletic Teams

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95% of Graduates Recommend WilmU

Respected, Accredited Academics

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200+ degree and certificate programs

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17:1 student-to-faculty ratio

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90% of graduates would enroll at WilmU again

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2023-2024 Degrees Awarded

1,575 Undergraduate

2,009 Graduate

182 Doctoral

Affordability

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One of the most affordable universities in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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ALL students receive low, in-state tuition rates

60%

of students attend WilmU without utilizing financial aid

Average Tuition Comparison

Full-Time Undergraduate

A bar graph displaying data of average tuition for full time undergraduate students. Private Nonprofit four-year colleges average $41,540. Public four year colleges average $11,260 for in state and $29,150 for out of state. WilmU averages $10,056 for 24 credit hours.

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.

World

Online Learning Leader Since 2007

Nationally recognized for excellence in online learning*

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Global Online Campus

 

150+ programs 100% online

 

93% of students utilize online learning

 

77% complete their program 100% online

Top Choice For Degree Completion

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Transfer up to 90 credits

Accepts many courses for transfer credit

Rolling admissions

Thousands of students choose WilmU for bachelor’s degree completion

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Academic credit awarded for:

 

Prior learning

 

Professional licenses and certifications

 

On-the-job and military experience

Wildcats by the Numbers

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Total Enrollment: 20,384

 

Undergrad: 13,095 Full-Time: 25% Part-Time: 75%

 

Graduate: 6,720 Full-Time: 33% Part-Time: 67%

 

Doctoral: 678

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Transfer credits to WilmU: 70%

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International admissions: 12%

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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