Wilmington University

Wilmington University was known as Wilmington College until 2007, when it gained university status after approval by the Board of Trustees and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The university is a private, nonsectarian institution with a main campus near the City of Wilmington and New Castle, Delaware. and several additional sites. Wilmington University also offers programs at three colleges and a few other locations in New Jersey.

The university offers associates degrees, bachelors degrees, masters degree and doctors degree in diverse areas of study.

Also available are Hybrid, Accelerated Hybrid and 100 percent-online options to earn course credit. Online delivery is the newest addition to distance learning technology. Online courses give students the opportunity to take classes from anywhere they can access the Web.

Wilmington University's campus is home to several clubs and organizations. The academic calendar of the university is based on the trimester system.

Wilmington University Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Wilmington University was 8,353 in 2007 (5,345 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 57% of enrolled students and graduate students are 43%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

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

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Wilmington University Athletics

Wilmington University is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.

Wilmington University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 70 male students received the aid (men were 39% of those receiving aid) and 111 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 61% of students receiving such aid) .