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Wilberforce University
  • 4 Year
  • WILBERFORCE, OH

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade C
  4. Campus
    grade D+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade C minus
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade B+

editorial

Wilberforce is a private, Methodist university located in Wilberforce, Ohio in the Dayton Area. As a historically black college, Wilberforce has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 499 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Wilberforce acceptance rate is 45%. Popular majors include Business, Communications, and Accounting. Graduating 41% of students, Wilberforce alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,900.

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1055 N BICKETT RD
WILBERFORCE, OH 45384
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Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
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Wilberforce Admissions

Acceptance Rate
45%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
840-940
ACT Range
14-18
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$14,070 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,380 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 12 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 11 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 11 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    93%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
499 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
144
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
58%
Varsity Athletes
18%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 7 responses
  • Humorous
    43%
  • Dedicated
    14%
  • Driven
    14%
  • Not hard-working
    14%
  • Outgoing
    14%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
36%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 14 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 17 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 11 responses
  • Caring teachers/ staff
    64%
  • Historical
    18%
  • Hardworking
    9%
  • Powerless
    9%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
41%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 10 responses

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