At a glance
Average net price
$15,644
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
19.8%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
7,906
In-state tuition
$12,630
Out-of-state tuition
$12,630
Cost of attendance
$19,644
Median earnings (10y)
$53,844
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 61.2%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (27%), business (25%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM27%
- Health15%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts10%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services4%
- Business24.8%~1,963 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science24.3%~1,917 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions15.2%~1,205 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences7.1%~562 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.2%~492 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.8%~457 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.1%~402 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~241 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~216 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~126 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.8%~66 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 838 | $63,163 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 615 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 376 | $72,946 | $23,333 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 296 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 277 | $51,857 | $25,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 275 | $44,274 | $26,978 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 256 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 249 | $52,219 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 238 | $100,926 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 233 | $53,939 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 208 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 207 | $44,226 | $31,125 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 201 | $31,574 | $24,924 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 180 | $51,071 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 170 | $39,849 | $24,000 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 168 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 151 | $41,661 | $24,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 147 | $39,879 | $22,243 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 138 | $89,157 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 120 | $32,532 | $29,971 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 112 | $54,513 | — |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 107 | $40,602 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 103 | $45,618 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 96 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 90 | $58,768 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 82 | $65,943 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $28,184 | $26,689 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 76 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 71 | $46,965 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 60 | $55,268 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 60 | $44,473 | $20,430 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 59 | $62,164 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 58 | $35,951 | $22,000 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 50 | $42,177 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 50 | $47,983 | $31,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 43 | — | $25,500 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wilmington University
Wilmington University is a large institution located in New Castle, Delaware, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,906 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Computer science, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wilmington University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,644 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $12,630 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,644 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 19.8%, a below-average completion outcome. 61.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,844 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wilmington University confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Computer science, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (27% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in New Castle, Delaware (suburb), Wilmington University draws students from across Delaware and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington University
Q.How much does Wilmington University cost?
The average net price at Wilmington University is $15,644 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,644.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wilmington University?
Wilmington University has a 6-year graduation rate of 19.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Wilmington University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wilmington University graduate earns $53,844 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wilmington University?
Published tuition is $12,630 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wilmington University located?
Wilmington University is located in New Castle, Delaware (ZIP 19720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wilmington University at their official website.