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Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,635

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

21%

Annual Tuition

$12,330

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Wilmington University earn a median of $53,844 ten years after entry — 1% below the national median. In-state tuition $12,330.

At a Glance

Total Students

8,497

Retention Rate

54%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$20,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Wilmington University is a private, non-profit institution with 8,497 students. The university has a 21% graduation rate and a 53.8% retention rate. The in-state tuition is $12,330, and 47% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $59,417, with earnings decreasing to $49,635 after five years and increasing to $53,844 after ten years. The median debt for students is $20,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$59k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 34% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Wilmington University alumni earn a median of $59,417. However, median earnings decrease to $49,635 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,844. The median debt for graduates is $20,000.

Wilmington University has a low graduation rate of 21% and a retention rate of 53.8%. The university has an acceptance rate of an unspecified percentage. Nearly half of the students receive financial aid, at 47%. The in-state tuition is $12,330.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 597 / yr
Median Salary $86,703

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 583 / yr
Median Salary $77,356

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduates 428 / yr
Median Salary $77,862

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 178 / yr
Median Salary $99,801

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 159 / yr
Median Salary $53,871

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 119 / yr
Median Salary $58,049

Education, General

Graduates 106 / yr
Median Salary $33,890

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 102 / yr
Median Salary $62,597

Psychology, General

Graduates 94 / yr
Median Salary $35,666

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $47,002

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $41,066

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 80 / yr
Median Salary $54,666

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 78 / yr
Median Salary $63,006

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 77 / yr
Median Salary $56,496

Human Services, General

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $49,445

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 55 / yr
Median Salary $49,275

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $67,014

Homeland Security

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $62,007

Marketing

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $39,794

Computer Software and Media Applications

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $46,211

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $63,311

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $48,643

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $98,334

Computer Programming

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $35,551

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Campus Location

New Castle, Delaware

New Castle, DE 19720

Wilmington University is located in New Castle, Delaware. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $12,330 and out-of-state tuition is $12,330 per year.