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Wilmington Colleges

Wilmington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Wilmington

There are at least 7 colleges in Wilmington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,199 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,492 full-time students, and a reported 613 dorm rooms.

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

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Harris School
Wilmington, Delaware

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

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

National Massage Therapy Institute
Wilmington, Delaware

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

  • Programs: Health and Human Services
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Wilmington Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Harrison Career Institute - Wilmington
631 W Newport Pke Graystone Plz
Wilmington, Delaware 19804

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical office assistant, cardiovascular tech, dialysis tech, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 308 students, 259 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: law, legal research, legal assistant, business management, information science, liberal arts and sciences, business and related services, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,295 students, 991 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 192 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 2005 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, massage therapy, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 154 students, 154 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: graphic design, interior design, fine arts studies, animation and special effects, illustration, photography, commercial art.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 179 students, 165 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 116 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: 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: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,263 students, 923 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 305 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-500. Math: 400-500.
  • Flexibility: 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
New Castle Colleges24,8627,911 
Newark Colleges428,54728,5997,127

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