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Wilmington College is a private liberal arts college located in Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1870 by Quakers, Religious Society of Friends. The college offers undergraduate major programs in different areas of study including agriculture, education, business, equine studies, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The college also offers several master's degree programs in diversified fields of study.
Wilmington College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams participate in sports including softball, baseball, tennis, soccer, golf, and outdoor track. They also have a cheerleading team. The men’s sports teams are nicknamed as Quakers and the women’s sports teams are known as the Lady Quakers. They are members of the NCAA Division III.
Wilmington College can be found in Wilmington, OH (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Friends school. Wilmington College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Wilmington College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in agricultural science and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Wilmington College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 400 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 520 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Wilmington College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,605 students were enrolled in the school.
Wilmington College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Wilmington College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Ohio Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilmington College
1870 Quaker Way
Wilmington, OH 45177
General Phone: (800) 341-9318
http://www.wilmington.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 66 | business management, accounting, business administration |
| Education and Teaching | 65 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, education, health teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, English teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 26 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | liberal arts and sciences, history, social services, Spanish language, English |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 15 | agricultural production |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilmington College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 248 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wilmington College had a total enrollment of 1,605 students (1,488 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 87% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Wilmington College offers campus housing for 819 of its 1,488 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,205 | 1,623 | 74% | 345 | 21% |
| Men | 981 | 686 | 70% | 165 | 24% |
| Women | 1,224 | 937 | 77% | 180 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 410 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,372 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,372 |
| Room and board | $ 8,010 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,610 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Wilmington College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314200)
Wilmington College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $62,555 | 7 | $59,318 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $51,915 | 3 | $52,869 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $50,506 | 19 | $41,540 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $56,470 | 31 | $46,621 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilmington College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Friends affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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