# Wilmington College

Wilmington, OH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/wilmington-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 92% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,877 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,588 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–610 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 400–610 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 16–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $50,444 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $28,567 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,484 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $25,888 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $26,300 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $34,686 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $32,310 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,006 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 48% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,378 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,188 (FY2024) |

## What Wilmington College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 206507. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology