Wilmington College — acceptance rate 85%, tuition $29,837Wilmington College campus, Wilmington, OH. Photo: Wilmyfan1, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 55%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
21/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
964
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
85%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Wilmington College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$48,491
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,889
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,208
Median debt at graduation
47.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,029
Average SAT
20
Median ACT
38.9%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 36th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Wilmington College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Wilmington College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $275,945
Avg rent near campus: $1,050/mo — vs ~$649/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 45307 (5.6% cap, Bowersville)
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🏆 Where Wilmington College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Wilmington College?
Wilmington College has an acceptance rate of 85%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Wilmington College?
Tuition at Wilmington College is
$29,837 for in-state students
and $29,837 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Wilmington College?
The graduation rate at Wilmington College is 55%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Wilmington College a good school?
Wilmington College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Wilmington College?
Wilmington College has a total enrollment of 964 students.
Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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