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Wilmington University

Wilmington University

Wilmington College was established in the year 1968. It was officially renamed Wilmington University on September 10, 2007, after approval by the Board of Trustees and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Wilmington University is a private educational institution of higher learning. Its main campus is located in New Castle near Wilmington, Delaware. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Business
  • Education
  • General Studies
  • Information Technology and Advanced Communications
  • Nursing and Allied Health

The sports teams of Wilmington University are nicknamed the Wildcats. They compete in the NCAA Division II level sports.

Overview of Wilmington University

Wilmington University is located in New Castle, DE (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Wilmington University is the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Wilmington University Selectivity

Wilmington University is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Wilmington University had 8,353 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Wilmington University values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wilmington University

Wilmington University
320 Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
General Phone: (302) 328-9401
http://www.wilmcoll.edu

Wilmington University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching890elementary school teaching, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, special ed, reading teaching, educational administration, instructional media design, middle school teaching, ...
Business And Management500business management, finance, human resources, organizational behavior, accounting, CIO training, marketing, logistics, ...
Liberal Arts206general studies
Therapy And Counseling149behavioral sciences, psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling
Nursing And Emergency Medicine113registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing
Security And Law Enforcement92criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police
Computer Science And Engineering54information technology, web design, computer security
Medical Administration42health care administration
Design27design and visual communication
Law16legal studies
Family And Social Work15public administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy11sports and fitness management
Transportation3aviation operations
Medicine3gerontology
Photography And Commercial Art1cinematography

Number of programs and degrees for Wilmington University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,15627
Bachelor's degree84921
Associate's degree613
Doctor's degree561
Post-master's certificate04

Student Body

In 2007, Wilmington University had a total enrollment of 8,353 students (5,345 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate57%
Graduate43%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White43%
Black14%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown40%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-195%
20-218%
22-2416%
25-2922%
30-3413%
35-3911%
40-4916%
50-647%
65+0%

Wilmington University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time31 %

Wilmington University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New Castle, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Delaware Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Wilmington University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,450
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,450
Books and supplies$ 750

Financial Aid:
Wilmington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 794800)

Wilmington University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3439

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$64,6603$72,433
Associate professoracademic year10$64,11013$64,569
Assistant professoracademic year19$60,58423$57,491
All faculty totalacademic year34$62,22139$61,000

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Wilmington University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference
BaseballCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference
TrackCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total70111181
Baseball20020
Track10919
Basketball12517
All Other Sports2897125

Wilmington University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration

LAW
Legal Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICINE
Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Wilmington University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wilmington University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Wilmington University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Wilmington University Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Wilmington University % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%Wilmington University Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Wilmington University Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Wilmington University Female % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Wilmington University % of degrees in business and management
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Wilmington University Minority % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Wilmington University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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