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Wilmington College

Wilmington, OH · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website

Wilmington College campus
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Admission rate
92%
Open
Average net price
$28,567
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings
$54,378
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Wilmington College is a private nonprofit college in Wilmington, OH with 1,006 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 1029 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,567 per year ($19,484 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,378 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
92%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,877
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,588
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing450–610
200800
SAT Math400–610
200800
ACT Composite16–23
136

What Wilmington College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$50,444
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$33,104

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$19,484
  • $30–48k$25,888
  • $48–75k$26,300
  • $75–110k$34,686
  • $110k+$32,310

Get a personal estimate with Wilmington College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Freshman retention
72%
Median earnings
$54,378
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,188
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,006
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
38%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic3%
  • Black12%
  • Asian1%

Wilmington College FAQ

What is Wilmington College's acceptance rate?+

Wilmington College admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Wilmington College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1029.

What ACT score do you need for Wilmington College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–23.

Is Wilmington College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Wilmington College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,877 students applied to Wilmington College and 1,588 were admitted; 262 enrolled.

Does Wilmington College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Wilmington College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Wilmington College require an essay?+

Wilmington College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Wilmington College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $50,444 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,567.

What is Wilmington College's graduation rate?+

48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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