Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,676. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,448 |
| Housing & meals | $7,700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,672 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,676 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Ohio residents with household income up to $96,000 and a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less may receive an Ohio College Opportunity Grant: up to $5,000 a year at private nonprofit colleges in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
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Wilberforce University net price compared with other Ohio colleges
Wilberforce University has the 5th-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $3,925 | 21% | $52,581 |
| 2 | Lorain County Community College | $3,967 | 31% | $38,837 |
| 3 | North Central State College | $4,687 | 36% | $38,158 |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | $4,968 | 16% | $40,137 |
| 5 | Wilberforce University | $5,567 | 12% | $38,298 |
| 6 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $5,650 | 14% | $52,581 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $5,746 | 22% | $52,581 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $5,755 | 14% | $52,581 |
| 9 | Sinclair Community College | $5,992 | 41% | $37,558 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why Wilberforce University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce University | 41% | $5,567 | 12% | $38,298 | This school |
| Ohio Christian University | 38% | $20,607 | 34% | $39,813 | |
| Defiance College | 48% | $26,337 | 31% | $49,351 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | — | $12,849 | 19% | $32,568 | |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | 34% | $34,253 | 41% | $34,368 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Wilberforce University would cost you $15,040 less per year than Ohio Christian University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Wilberforce University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$8,152).
- Wilberforce University gives aided families $5,699 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | Wilberforce University | OCU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,448 | $24,600 | −$8,152 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $7,700 | $9,612 | −$1,912 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 | $2,350 | −$350 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,672 | −$2,745 | +$1,073 |
| Sticker price | $25,676 | $35,017 | −$9,341 |
| Average grants | −$20,109 | −$14,410 | −$5,699 |
| You pay | $5,567 | $20,607 | −$15,040 |
“+” means Wilberforce University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Wilberforce University cost questions
How much is tuition at Wilberforce University?
Tuition and fees are $16,448 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Wilberforce University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,676 a year.
What do families actually pay at Wilberforce University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $5,567 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $5,630; $48–75k pay $5,211; $110k+ pay $5,226.
How much debt do Wilberforce University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 31.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Wilberforce University overview