Wilmington College can be found in Wilmington, Ohio (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 media, agricultural science and management, business 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 420 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 420 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Wilmington College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,777 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Wilmington College. The school student athletes compete in Ohio Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilmington College
251 Ludovic St
Wilmington, OH 45177
General Phone: (800) 341-9318
http://www.wilmington.edu
Wilmington College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 141 | business management, business, business administration, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 86 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, middle school teaching, English teaching, education, agricultural teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 22 | agricultural production |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, history, English, Spanish language |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilmington College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 339 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Wilmington College had a total enrollment of 1,777 students (1,541 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 82% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Wilmington College offers campus housing for 842 of its 1,541 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,616 | 1,542 | 95% | 335 | 22% |
| Men | 677 | 622 | 92% | 159 | 26% |
| Women | 939 | 920 | 98% | 176 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
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 | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| 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 | $ 19,206 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,206 |
| Room and board | $ 7,054 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,724 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $54,163 | 6 | $52,352 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $44,025 | 7 | $44,740 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $42,064 | 15 | $39,497 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $47,559 | 28 | $43,563 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Friends affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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