Overview

Wilmington University is a University institution located in New Castle, DE, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 320 N. Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE  19720
United States

Contact Ms. Laura Morris
Director of Admissions
Email: undergradadmissions@wilmu.edu
Phone: 302-295-1179

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Digital Marketing	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Information Resources Management	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications	×
Communication, General	×
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Photojournalism	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician	×
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design	×
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Game Programming	×
Computer Graphics	×
Computer Science	×
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other	×
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other	×
Information Technology	×
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General	×
Educational/instructional Technology	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Technical Teacher Education	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal	×
Legal Studies	×
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences	×
Business Analytics	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aviation/airway Management And Operations	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Digital Arts	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Photography	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,291

Applied

988

Accepted

9,355

Enrolled

Female Admissions

689

Females Applied

528

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

602

Males Applied

460

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 30th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,870

Private

Fees

60

Full-time student fees

13,635

Room & board

Financial Aid

5,770

Avg. Financial Aid Package

4,409

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,889

Avg. Loan Aid

1,100

Avg. Grant Aid

2,464

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,355

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.19%
Black or African American	22.43%
White or Caucasian	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	3.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	4.55%
Other	2.84%

Gender

Male (39.39%)

Female (60.61%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Commencement and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Green Team, Photography Club, WU Student United Way and Wildcat Cheerleaders

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

1,903

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 475

Part-time - 1,428

Male - 762

Female - 1,141