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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:
The sports teams of Wilmington University are nicknamed the Wildcats. They compete in the NCAA Division II level sports.
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.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Wilmington University is an open-admission school.
The school had 8,353 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Wilmington University are 40 years old or older.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilmington University
320 Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
General Phone: (877) 967-5464
http://www.wilmu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 878 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, special ed, instructional media design, reading teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Business and Management | 546 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, CIO training, MIS, human resources, organizational behavior, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 187 | behavioral sciences, psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 143 | general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 132 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, various nursing, adult health nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 117 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, security and protective services, criminal justice and police |
| Medical Administration | 56 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 48 | computer security, information technology, web design, computer graphics |
| Family and Social Work | 46 | public administration, human services |
| Design | 25 | design and visual communication |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | sports and fitness management |
| Law | 13 | legal studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | health service and sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | cinematography |
| Media | 8 | photojournalism, desktop publishing and imaging, photo and film tech |
| Transportation | 7 | aviation operations |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilmington University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,229 | 32 |
| Bachelor's degree | 929 | 28 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 48 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Wilmington University had a total enrollment of 8,353 students (6,933 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 37% |
| Graduate | 63% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,810 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Wilmington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 794800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $69,900 | 4 | $75,050 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $65,770 | 13 | $66,154 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $56,067 | 27 | $57,970 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $61,103 | 44 | $61,941 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70 | 111 | 181 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Basketball | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 97 | 125 |
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 and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
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
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Photojournalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
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
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilmington University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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