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Wilberforce University - Wilberforce,Ohio

67%

Acceptance Rate

$10,013

Avg.Financial Aid

003141

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Wilberforce University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
African Methodist Episcopal
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.wilberforce.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
672
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Wilberforce University is a private, African Methodist Episcopal university. At Wilberforce University, around 85% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 61% of the students are females and 39% are males. Finally, at WU around 96% are Black or African American, 3% are white, and 1% belong to two or more races. Leontyne Price, Hallie Quinn Brown, William Grant Still, and Dorothy Vaughan are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 43 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by WU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission, and Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

9373762911

Fax:

9373764751

Address

1055 N Bickett Rd

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
67%
SAT Range
731 - 850
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
14 - 19
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
Yes

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$13,437
Average Annual Cost
$12,020

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$23,250
Other Fees
$1,230
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$7,000
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,000

Total One Year Cost

$23,250

Before applying to WU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $23,275. The average annual tuition cost ($13,250), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($7,000), and budget for other expenses ($2,000) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

39%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

68%

Male Professors

32%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

657

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

70%

Full-time / Part-time

86% / 14%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

Unknown

Black

97%

Hispanic

FALSE%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

54%

Out Of State

46%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$51,716 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

97%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$4,000/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,000/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,000/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bulldog

School Colors

green and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NAIA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

Total Female Athletes

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by WU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $7,000 per year. The students at Wilberforce University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,000 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 39% and 61%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$23,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$34,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,389 - $14,070

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$129 - $146

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,013

Students Receiving Federal Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,773

Students Receiving State Aid

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,658

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

57%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,794

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,835

$30K - $48K

$10,042

$48K - $75K

$11,714

$75K - $110K

$5,858

> $110K

$11,716

The financial aid department of Wilberforce University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $7,456, whereas the financial aid is $2,694. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,456 as well as institutional aid worth $2,694.

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After Graduation

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

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