Wilmington University at a Glance

2011-2012 Quick Facts

students
Undergraduate	9,371
Full-Time	33%
Part-Time	67%
Graduate	5,804
Full-Time	32%
Part-Time	68%
Doctoral	491
Total Enrollment	15,666
gender
Female	66%
Male	34%
site (% of students taking classes at each site*)
Online Learning	29%
New Castle	23%
Graduate Center	18%
Dover	11%
Georgetown	6%
New Jersey locations	4%
Brandywine	3%
Dover Air Force Base	3%
All other locations	6%
(Astra Zeneca, Cecil College, Middletown, Rehoboth Beach)
*May be duplicated due to multiple site options
state (% of students by home address)
Delaware	70%
New Jersey	14%
Maryland	7%
Pennsylvania	6%
Other	2%
degrees awarded
Undergraduate	1,547
Graduate	1,508
Doctoral	51
annual tuition
Undergraduate (24 credits)	$7,536
Graduate (18 credits)	$7,272
Doctoral (18 credits)	$9,612
distinct degree programs (not including concentrations)
Associate’s	3
Bachelor’s	31
Master’s	22
Doctoral	4

Wilmington University is a private, non-profit university that offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of career areas. The University began with a charter class of 194 students in 1968 and now enrolls a diverse student body numbering more than 15,000 annually.

Founded as Wilmington College, on September 10, 2007 the institution officially became Wilmington University after the approval of the Board of Trustees and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The name was changed to better reflect the emphasis on bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degree programs that distinguish Wilmington University from other colleges as well as to effectively communicate the full commitment and mission of the University.

The program of day, evening, and weekend classes serves traditional high school graduates as well as non-traditional adult students in need of flexible scheduling. Classes are primarily offered in 15-week, 7-week, and weekend modular formats. In addition to these face-to-face learning options, Wilmington University offers a wide array of online learning options, including fully-online degree programs and hybrid courses and programs (combining face-to-face and online learning).

Wilmington University’s main campus is located near the cities of Wilmington and historic New Castle, Delaware. The campus is easily accessible by air, rail, and bus. Our central location in the northeast/mid-Atlantic corridor of the United States provides students convenient access to the major cities of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Recreational areas such as beaches and ski resorts are within easy driving distance.

Additional University locations in Delaware include the Wilson Graduate Center, Middletown, Dover, Dover Air Force Base, Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, and North Wilmington. In New Jersey, Wilmington University offers programs on Burlington County College and Cumberland County College campuses and the Joint Base Education Center for McGuire AFB/Fort Dix/Lakehurst Naval Air Station, in addition to a selection of courses offered at Salem Community College. In Maryland, select Wilmington University teacher-education degree programs are available at Cecil College's Elkton location.

Wilmington University generally serves commuter students and does not provide student housing facilities. However, the University welcomes all qualified students and assists those needing living accommodations by providing a listing of nearby rental opportunities.

Wilmington University is a 501(c)(3) organization.