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Wilmington College

Wilmington, OH·Private nonprofit·924 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 924 students.

85%
Accept
924
Students
$22,872
Net Price
55%
Grad Rate
$41,900
Earnings
10 yr
$14,782
Debt

About This School

Wilmington College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, Ohio with approximately 924 undergraduate students enrolled. Wilmington College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,872 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $41,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Wilmington College may refer to:Wilmington College (Delaware), now Wilmington University University of North Carolina at Wilmington, formerly Wilmington College Wilmington College (Ohio)

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 55% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $14,782, and the small campus (under 1,000 undergrads) means you're not getting lost in the crowd. Worth considering if you value personal attention and affordable debt, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that retention gap.

Founded
1870
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Education10%
Communications7%
Biological Sciences4%
Psychology2%
English2%
Social Sciences1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Cordell HullThomas Corwin MendenhallAndré De Shields

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1042
Reading 75th %ile540
Math 75th %ile510

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$30,962
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,962
Avg Net Price
$22,872
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$14,782

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
55%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
68%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,782
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,782
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (924 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Wilmington College

1870 Quaker Way

Wilmington, OH 45177

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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