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Wilmington University
- 320 Dupont Hwy
- New Castle, DE 19720
- OPEID College Code: 00794800
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- General Phone: (302) 328-9401
- President: Jack Varsalona
- Website: www.wilmcoll.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 8,353
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 27% | 4% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,100 | $1,516 | $600 | $1,524 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 58 | 26 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,737 | 1,351 | 1,064 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,450 | $8,010 | $7,620 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,450 | $8,010 | $7,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,400 | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,200 | $8,760 | $8,370 |
| Out of State | $9,200 | $8,760 | $8,370 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,600 | $19,160 | $18,770 |
| Out of State | $19,600 | $19,160 | $18,770 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,600 | $14,160 | $13,770 |
| Out of State | $14,600 | $14,160 | $13,770 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,353 Undergraduate: 4,570 Graduate: 3,783
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,689 Female: 5,664
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,593 Female: 2,977
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,096 Female: 2,687
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,448 Part-Time: 4,905
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,399 Part-Time: 2,171
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,049 Part-Time: 2,734
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,073 | 13% |
| Asian | 91 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 2% |
| White | 3,452 | 41% |
| Unknown | 3,577 | 43% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.05% |
| Ages 18-19 | 411 | 5% |
| Ages 20-21 | 707 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,326 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,872 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,088 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 905 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,351 | 16% |
| Ages 50-65 | 572 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 34 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 83 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,012 | 315 | 697 |
| Faculty Status | 673 | 73 | 600 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1 | - | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 659 | 73 | 586 |
| Primarily Instruction | 659 | 73 | 586 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 57 | - |
| Other Professionals | 119 | 71 | 48 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 177 | 114 | 63 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 152 | 94 | 58 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 16 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,568 (73) | $62,221 (34) | $61,000 (39) |
| Professor | $67,575 (8) | $64,660 (5) | $72,433 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $64,370 (23) | $64,110 (10) | $64,569 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,890 (42) | $60,584 (19) | $57,491 (23) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,568 (73) | $62,221 (34) | $61,000 (39) |
| Professor | $67,575 (8) | $64,660 (5) | $72,433 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $64,370 (23) | $64,110 (10) | $64,569 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,890 (42) | $60,584 (19) | $57,491 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $587,000 | $271,300 | $315,700 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 206 | 110 | 96 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 186 | 109 | 77 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Lacrosse | 23 | - | 23 |
| Soccer | 63 | 39 | 24 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,782 | $11,155 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,648 | $3,994 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 41% |
| Unknown | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 13 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
