Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University is a private liberal arts and historically African-American university located in Wilberforce, Ohio. The college was founded in 1856. The University’s campus is spread across an area of 54 acres. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in several subjects like mass media communications, social work and computer science.

WU has an active campus life. There are several academic and cultural clubs and organizations operating on campus, including the Poets Society, the New Mirror and Alpha Phi Alpha. The University also operates a campus radio station known as WURS, broadcasted at 97.5 F.M.

Wilberforce University Highlights

Where Wilberforce University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• African Methodist Episcopal religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Selective admissions.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Wilberforce University is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Wilberforce University was 834 in 2007-2008 (837 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Wilberforce University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Wilberforce University provides on-campus housing for 1,000 of its 837 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Wilberforce University Athletics

Wilberforce University is in the American Mideast Conference for major sports.

Wilberforce University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 14 male students received the aid (men were 64% of those receiving aid) and 8 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 36% of students receiving such aid) .

Wilberforce University Admissions (2008-2009)