Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,330 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,330 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $19,326 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,355 | State avg: $15,798. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.31% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 46.97% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Wilmington University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,330
Books and supplies
$1,800
Fees and remainder
$5,196
Sticker price
$19,326
Average net price
$15,355
Average aid coverage
21%
$3,971 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Wilmington University pays approximately $15,355 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Delaware average of $15,798 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Wilmington University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Delaware and national averages.
Wilmington University net price
$15,355
Delaware average
$15,798
National average
$17,506
Wilmington University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,330 and average net price at $15,355. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,330
Current net price
$15,355
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
22.57%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,844
Undergraduates
8,497
10-Year Median Earnings - Wilmington University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Wilmington University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Wilmington University?
Undergraduates
8,497
Completion rate
22.57%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.31%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
46.97%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.31% of Wilmington University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 46.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Wilmington University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Wilmington University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Wilmington University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Wilmington University is listed at 320 Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Wilmington University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington University | Not available | $12,330 | $15,355 | $53,844 |
| University of Delaware | 65.11% | $39,720 | $16,931 | $72,950 |
| Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $72,380 |
| Goldey-Beacom College | 76.53% | $13,440 | $16,957 | $59,892 |
| Delaware State University | 61.67% | $20,250 | $15,745 | $49,307 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Wilmington University's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Wilmington University in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Wilmington University tuition?
Wilmington University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,330.
What is Wilmington University's average net price?
Wilmington University's average net price in the local dataset is $15,355.
What does Wilmington University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $15,221 for Wilmington University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Wilmington University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,844 for Wilmington University.
Is Wilmington University accredited?
Wilmington University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Wilmington University?
The local dataset lists 8,497 undergraduate students at Wilmington University.
What percentage of Wilmington University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Wilmington University in the local dataset is 26.31%.
What is the federal loan rate at Wilmington University?
The federal loan rate for Wilmington University in the local dataset is 46.97%.
Where should I verify Wilmington University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Wilmington University or the latest official federal education data.