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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 College can be found in New Castle, Delaware (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Wilmington College.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Wilmington College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 7,911 students were enrolled in the school.
Wilmington College student athletes compete in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilmington College
320 Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
General Phone: (302) 328-9401
http://www.wilmcoll.edu
Wilmington College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 788 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, middle school teaching, special ed, instructional media design, educational administration, reading teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 510 | business management, human resources, accounting, CIO training, finance, organizational behavior, marketing, MIS, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 162 | behavioral sciences, counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 127 | general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, neonatal nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 94 | criminal justice and administration |
| Design | 45 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | health care administration |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management |
| Transportation | 11 | aviation operations |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | cinematography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information technology, web design |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilmington College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,035 | 27 |
| Bachelor's degree | 810 | 21 |
| Doctor's degree | 42 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 3 |
In 2005, Wilmington College had a total enrollment of 7,911 students (5,158 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 43% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 42% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 86% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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 | $ 7,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Wilmington College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 794800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $57,067 | 4 | $63,175 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $57,236 | 11 | $58,964 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $53,518 | 16 | $52,175 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $54,950 | 31 | $56,003 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 65 | 123 |
| Track | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Basketball | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 43 | 56 |
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
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilmington College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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