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Wilmington College

Wilmington, OH · Town · 1,006 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$24,153
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,491
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
92%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Wilmington College is a private liberal arts institution in southwestern Ohio best known for its hands-on learning approach and standout programs in agricultural science, athletic training, and education. Setting the college apart is its 267-acre working farm, which serves as a living laboratory for agriculture, equine studies, and environmental science students. Rooted in Quaker heritage, the campus culture emphasizes community, social justice, and service, offering a close-knit environment where students actively participate in NCAA Division III athletics and practical career preparation.

Location
Wilmington, OH, 45177 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
53 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$32,082
Housing & food (on campus)$11,923
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$43,431
Average net price$24,153
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,082
Housing & food (on campus)$11,923
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$43,431
Average net price$24,153
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,820
$30–48k
$21,434
$48–75k
$21,559
$75–110k
$27,017
$110k+
$27,149
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
38%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
52% graduated · 33% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,889
10 yrs after entry$48,491
Debt
Median at graduation$24,208
Monthly payment$257
Middle 50% owe$8k–$27.2k
90th percentile$34,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
92%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1029
R 450–610 · M 400–610
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 16–23 · E 13–22 · M 16–22
SAT middle 50%: 850–1220
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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$58,976
Independent
13%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
3%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,889
After 10 yrs
$48,491
Business Administration, Management and Operations63
Agricultural Business and Management59
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness55
Education, General30
Accounting and Related Services23
Communication and Media Studies15
Biology, General11
History9
English Language and Literature, General8
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services7
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication6
Psychology, General6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Mathematics5
Social Work3
Political Science and Government3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$32M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$6,539/mo
Teaching spend
$5,718
per student
Federal loans
76%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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