Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington University is a private college in New Castle, Delaware and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults award list for 2024. The part-time student body is 6,335 students, which represents 70% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $14,089 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $399. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.wilmu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
6,335 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:2,756
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:5,020
  • Pell Grant students:2,275
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:7,008
  • Students over 25 years old
    60%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$399
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$14,089
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(4)
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(8)
  • Education(9)

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  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Visual and Performing Arts(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(9)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:23%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:2%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
255 students
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:No
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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