Get to Know WilmU
Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit, open-access and accredited institution dedicated to serving traditional students embarking on new academic journeys and nontraditional students seeking career advancement.
Committed to offering affordable, convenient and flexible options, the University offers a broad range of online and in-person degree and certificate programs that prepare students for the global marketplace through experience-rich curricula delivered by expert practitioners.
The University embraces user-friendly transfer processes, meaningful internship opportunities, and productive partnerships with corporations.
At a Glance
Changing Lives Since 1968
15 Mid-Atlantic Locations
Global Online Campus
Military-Friendly Yellow Ribbon Program Participant
16 NCAA Div. II Athletic Teams
91% of Graduates Recommend WilmU
Respected, Accredited Academics
200+ degree and certificate programs
17:1 student-to-faculty ratio
88% of graduates rate their program as good or excellent
2020-2021 Degrees Awarded
1,882 Undergraduate
1,807 Graduate
159 Doctoral
Certificate Associate Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral
Affordability
most affordable private, nonprofit university in the region
ALL students receive low, in-state tuition rates
of graduates complete their degree without using financial aid
Tuition Comparison
Average rates from the top 24 private 4-year universities in the region
WilmU 2021-2022 Rates
Top 24 private universities' undergraduate average tuition is $36,750 versus WilmU’s tuition of $9,360 for 24 credits in a year. Top 24 private universities' graduate average tuition is $14,624 versus WilmU’s tuition of $9,000 for 18 credits in a year. Average rates from top 24 universities from March 2020 include a mix of 2019-2020 tuition rates and 2021-2022 rates, depending on publicly available tuition data at the time. Only 20 out of 24 of the top private universities offer graduate programs.
Online Learning Leader Since 2007
Nationally recognized for excellence in online learning*
Global Online Campus
150+ programs 100% online
89% of students utilize online learning
65% complete their program 100% online
Top Choice For Degree Completion
Transfer up to 90 credits
Accepts many courses for transfer credit
Rolling admissions
Thousands of students choose WilmU for bachelor’s degree completion
Academic credit awarded for:
Prior learning
Professional licenses and certifications
On-the-job and military experience
Wildcats by the Numbers
Total Enrollment: 20,258
Undergrad: 12,824 Full-Time: 23% Part-Time: 77%
Graduate: 6,824 Full-Time: 24% Part-Time: 76%
Doctoral: 782
Female: 66%
Male: 33%
Age 25+: 76%
Note: Enrollment and alumni data is from the 2020-2021 school year. Sources: Wilmington University Fact Book 2020-2021; Wilmington University Alumni Survey 2020-2021.
*For more information, see: https://www.wilmu.edu/coel/awards.aspx