Wilberforce University Admissions

Wilberforce University Admissions Overview:

Although Wilberforce University has an acceptance rate of 55%, the admissions bar is not high and most students with average grades and standardized test scores should have little trouble being admitted. To find out what is required to apply to Wilberforce, be sure to check out the school's website, or contact the admissions office for more information.

Admissions Data (2015):

• Wilberforce University Acceptance Rate: 55%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 303 / 380
  • SAT Math: 310 / 400
  • SAT Writing: 320 / 398
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 14 / 18
  • ACT English: 11 / 17
  • ACT Math: 14 / 17
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Wilberforce University Description:

Wilberforce University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, was founded in 1856. The University is a historically Black university, and was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Wilberforce is a small town (with about 1,500 residents) and is located about 20 miles east of Dayton. Students can enjoy both the quietness of a rural setting, with the culture and activity of a nearby city as well. Academically, the school focuses on career-orientated majors and degrees--popular choices include business, health care, and administration fields. Outside of the classroom, students can take part in a number of extracurricular activities. Wilberforce offers academic and career-based clubs, an active Greek life, and religious services and organizations. On the athletic front, the Wilberforce Bulldogs compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as an independent. Popular sports include basketball, volleyball, softball, and tennis.  

Enrollment (2015):

• Total Enrollment: 646 (620 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
• 95% Full-time

Costs (2015 - 16):

• Tuition and Fees: $13,475
• Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $6,456
• Other Expenses: $4,000
• Total Cost: $25,131

Wilberforce University Financial Aid (2014 - 15):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 94%
  • Loans: 88%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $11,109
  • Loans: $8,069

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Biology, Social Work, Marketing

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 8%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 27%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Basketball
• Women's Sports: Basketball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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