Wilmington University
Non-profit
Private
Regional
Wilmington University provides an inclusive academic experience that emphasizes innovative learning led by expert faculty. The nonprofit research institution promotes a student-focused environment, both face-to-face and online. The leader in online colleges in Delaware, Wilmington University offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs, and each program's flexible online curriculum caters to students with diverse educational backgrounds. Up to 90 transfer hours can be applied toward an online degree, and students can convert prior training into earned credit. The university's undergraduate tuition rates are competitively priced, and online students pay the same as traditional students. Active duty military students receive a significant discount toward tuition. Prospective students can take a free online course to determine if online learning is a good fit. Online student navigators are available to assist distance learners, and students can chat with a navigator from 8-11PM on specified days.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
50% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
21% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
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Open admission:
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Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
15k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
84%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
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Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
3
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
4
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
5
Education
6
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
7
Health Professions And Related Programs
8
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
9
Legal Professions And Studies
10
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
12
Natural Resources And Conservation
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
14
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
15
Psychology
16
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
17
Security And Protective Services
18
Social Sciences
19
Visual And Performing Arts
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