Overview

Wilmington University is a University institution located in New Castle, DE, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 320 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE  19720-6491
United States

Contact Ms. Laura Morris
Director of Admissions
Email: undergradadmissions@wilmu.edu
Phone: 302-295-1179

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Photojournalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Graphics
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Design And Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Game And Interactive Media Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,662

Applied

1,648

Accepted

9,091

Enrolled

Female Admissions

985

Females Applied

976

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

677

Males Applied

672

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 30th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,570

Private

Fees

60

Full-time student fees

13,635

Room & board

Financial Aid

5,770

Avg. Financial Aid Package

4,409

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,889

Avg. Loan Aid

1,100

Avg. Grant Aid

2,464

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,091

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.71%
Black or African American	21.33%
White or Caucasian	49.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.49%
Asian	3.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	4.26%
Other	2.57%

Gender

Male (38.54%)

Female (61.46%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Commencement and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Green Team, Photography Club, WU Student United Way and Wildcat Cheerleaders

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

2,466

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 125

Part-time - 2,341