Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 528
Graduate Enrollment: 13
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
African Methodist Episcopal
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 38.8%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 46.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 62.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 49.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 41.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.6%
Black: 97.5%
Hispanic: 0.0%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Black: 97.5%
Hispanic: 0.0%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,542
In-State tuition: $13,250Out-of-State tuition: $13,250
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,650 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $24,962 (2017)
Median Family Income: $17,329 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 77.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,468 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $281 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $6,344 |
| $30k-48k | $6,973 |
| $48k-75k | $7,221 |
| $75k-110k | $9,641 |
| $110k+ | $13,642 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 7%6-year graduation rate: 18%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 89.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,468 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,001 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,001 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 38.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 45.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 52.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 25.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 28.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,760 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,137 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 27 | $35,674 | $243 | $43,154 ($3,596) | $49,391 ($4,116) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $49,149Full time faculty: 27%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $7,068,553 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $6,987,798 (2022)