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Wilmington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Wilmington

There are at least 7 colleges in Wilmington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,028 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,363 full-time students, and a reported 543 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Wilmington; see particularly Newark, and New Castle colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Delaware Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Wilmington.
  • Housing and buildings in Wilmington tend to be older than other areas.

Wilmington QuickSchools™

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Harris School of Business
Wilmington, Delaware

Offers career training in business, allied health, and legal fields. Located on four campuses in New Jersey and Northern Delaware

  • Programs: Business And Management, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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National Massage Therapy Institute
Wilmington, Delaware

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at five Mid-Atlantic campus locations

  • Programs: Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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Wilmington Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Deep Muscle Therapy School
5341 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, Delaware 19808

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 133 students, 105 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Widener University-Delaware Campus
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, Delaware 19803

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: law, legal research, legal assistant, business management, business and related services, information science, liberal arts and sciences, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,170 students, 879 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 193 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Dawn Training Centre
3700 Lancaster Pike Suite 105
Wilmington, Delaware 19805

  • Programs: medical assistant, nursing assistant, health and medical administrative, aesthetician and skin care, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, legal assistant, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 317 students, 316 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N Market St
Wilmington, Delaware 19801-3007

  • Programs: interior design, graphic design, illustration, photography, animation and special effects, fine arts studies, web design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 211 students, 200 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 145 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Goldey-Beacom College
4701 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, Delaware 19808

  • Programs: business management, finance, marketing, accounting, computer and info science, information science, international business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,197 students, 863 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 205 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
New Castle Colleges14,8628,353 
Newark Colleges428,54727,9927,077

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