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Wilmington University Ranked 4th Fastest Growing University

Wilmington University is ranked as the fourth fastest-growing university in the nation, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. In its “Almanac of Higher Education 2012*,” The Chronicle measures and analyzes a range of college and university data in its annual “State of Academe” report. These findings were the result of the publication’s research regarding student demographics and the changing face of higher education over the past decade. The report and analysis place Wilmington University ahead of more traditional public and private institutions and newer online universities.

“Students seeking advanced degrees want high quality academics with affordable tuition,” said Dr. Jack Varsalona, president of Wilmington University. “This is true of both traditional students, who continue on to college from high school for their bachelor’s degrees, and of non-traditional and advanced degree students, who require more flexible class schedules and greater affordability in order to work full or part time jobs while attending courses. Since its inception, Wilmington University has maintained exceptionally high educational standards using state-of-the-art technology to deliver courses - in person and online - while ensuring maximum affordability to optimize each student’s experience. We take this new ranking by The Chronicle as confirmation that Wilmington University is the school many find to be responsive to their needs.”

Fastest-Growing Universities, 2000-2010
Private and Public Nonprofit Research Institutions
	Enrollment, Fall 2000	Enrollment, Fall 2010	Increase
Benedictine U.	2,842	6,892	142.5%
Regent U.	2,449	5,217	113.0%
Florida Institute of Technology	4,248	8,985	111.5%
Wilmington U.	5,298	10,101	90.7%
City U. of New York Graduate School and University Center	3,567	6,590	84.7%
Drexel U.	13,128	23,637	80.1%
U. of Colorado at Denver	13,737	24,108	75.5%
Cornell U.	12,043	20,939	73.9%
Texas Woman's U.	8,404	14,180	68.7%
U. of Central Florida	33,713	56,106	66.4%
Texas A&M U. at Kingsville	5,948	9,673	62.6%
U. of Texas at Arlington	20,424	32,975	61.5%
Pace U.	7,911	12,752	61.2%
U. of Texas at San Antonio	18,830	30,258	60.7%
Arizona State U.	44,126	70,440	59.6%

* Source:  U.S. Department of Education data analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education, (Issue date: August 31, 2012)

 

The Chronicle of Higher Education: The Almanac 2012-13

The Chronicle of Higher Education publishes ‘The Almanac’ once a year. It is the definitive source of higher education statistics, including national overviews, state profiles and trends in every area of college management.

About Wilmington University

Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit university committed to offering flexible and career-oriented undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs while maintaining small class sizes, individualized attention and affordable tuition. For more information, contact Wilmington University at 302-356-INFO (4636) or toll free 877-967-5464, via email at infocenter@wilmu.edu or visit our website at www.wilmu.edu.

Published: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - New Castle, DE