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Wilmington College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 835
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Wilmington, Ohio, Wilmington College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Wilmington College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wilmington College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Wilmington College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 68% at Wilmington College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,770

Cost of attendance at Wilmington College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,770

Cost of attendance at Wilmington College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wilmington College received on average $16,746 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,746
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 38% $4,626 $541,293
Other Federal Grant 117 38% $5,357 $626,804
State Grant/Scholarships 84 27% $3,272 $274,858
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 308 100% $13,818 $4,255,976
Total Grant & Scholarships 308 100% $16,746 $5,157,638

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wilmington College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wilmington College students is 52.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.9%.

52.7%

  • African American 33.3% 8 students
  • white 56.4% 127 students
  • unknown 62.5% 5 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 20.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wilmington College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wilmington College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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