Programs of
Study Offered
23

Wilberforce University is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 810 students enrolled.
This school was established in 1856 and is one of the 3 colleges located in
Wilberforce,
Ohio.
Wilberforce University is one of the
Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU)
Wilberforce University will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.
As reported in recent government data, out of 2,717 applications 1,367 were accepted (50%), so it is relatively easy to join Wilberforce University.
FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
The undergraduate application fee at Wilberforce University is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; additionally, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this college. The graduate application fee is $25.00.
This college will accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Wilberforce University is 003141.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
It is very easy to be approved for a loan at Wilberforce University, as 82% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $7,200.
Wilberforce University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 23 programs including Accounting, Computer Science, Finance, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 : 1
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Wilberforce University is low at 55% (way below Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently, students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Wilberforce University is low - 33%.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
D
Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, $10,500 a year. The additional fees at Wilberforce University not covered by tuition are close to $1,100 per annum, which totals $11,600 per year.
Wilberforce University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wilberforce University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Wilberforce University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Wilberforce University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Wilberforce University accommodates approximately 1,000 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, nearly $2,800 per academic year.
According to the recent data, Wilberforce University is a rather dangerous school. Read the details about safety at Wilberforce University in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities near Wilberforce University are
Xenia,
Cedarville,
Yellow Springs,
Kettering, and
Centerville.
If you want to request more detailed information about applying to Wilberforce University, call the school's general information office at (937) 376-2911 or check
Wilberforce University Website.