C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Wilmington College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Wilmington College campus, Wilmington, OH
Wilmington 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$54,451$64,377-16%#627 of 796#557$20,149
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,008$62,449-9%#690 of 1176#551$20,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$56,044-21%#195 of 253#184$27,000
Agricultural Business and Management$41,957$52,319-21%#69 of 77#65$23,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$26,433$49,559-9%#427 of 610#363$27,000
Education$37,015$43,077-14%#59 of 71#55$26,697
Psychology$25,708$42,018-17%#919 of 1027#865—

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

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  • 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.

#25
Agricultural Business and Management, General
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $29,837 $29,837
Room $5,845
Board $5,650
Total Cost (On-Campus) $46,357 $46,357

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
94%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Agricultural Business and Management, General 52 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 41 grads/yr Education, General 28 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 25 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 21 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 18 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12 grads/yr Accounting 11 grads/yr Psychology, General 11 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 8 grads/yr Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 7 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6 grads/yr Equestrian/Equine Studies 5 grads/yr Athletic Training/Trainer 5 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 5 grads/yr Social Work 5 grads/yr History, General 4 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wilmington College's top programs commonly pursue.

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$88k/yr 836,100 jobs
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86k/yr 10,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers
$59k/yr 65,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

964
Total Students
55%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 3%
Black 8%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology