# Wilmington College

Private nonprofit college in Wilmington, OH. IPEDS ID 206507.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wilmington-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/wilmington-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,153 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 47%; beats 49% of OH colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,491; beats 37% of OH colleges and 36% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,782

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,820 |
| 30-48k | $21,434 |
| 48-75k | $21,559 |
| 75-110k | $27,017 |
| 110k+ | $27,149 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.13 years on average (49% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,491 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,820 | $81,857 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $21,434 | $88,522 | 6.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,559 | $89,039 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $27,017 | $111,580 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,149 | $112,125 | 8.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $43,431
- Tuition and fees: $32,082
- Housing and meals: $11,495; books: $1,100

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–610; SAT math: 400–610; ACT: 16–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,877 applicants, 1,588 admitted, 262 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT 16–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 85%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (33 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $54,451 | $64,377 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $53,008 | $62,449 | $30,284 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $56,044 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business | $41,957 | $52,319 | $24,525 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,433 | $49,559 | $27,000 |
| Education | $37,015 | $43,077 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $25,708 | $42,018 | not reported |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Agriculture | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Museology / Museum Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage not reported (metro), $79,320 (OH), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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