College of Wilmington

www.collegeofwilmington.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$13,890

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

154

96.1% Full-Time

About

College of Wilmington is a higher education institution located in New Hanover County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at College of Wilmington were Massage Therapy (26 degrees awarded), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (18 degrees), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 degrees).

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Wilmington. 86.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (41 degrees), 2.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of Wilmington was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 115 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,890.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending College of Wilmington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$13,890

2023 Value

13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of Wilmington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,890. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of Wilmington grew by 13%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Wilmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at College of Wilmington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.36% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Wilmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of Wilmington was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 115 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of Wilmington had a total enrollment of 154 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of Wilmington is 148 students and the part-time enrollment is 6. This means that 96.1% of students enrolled at College of Wilmington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Wilmington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.9% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 7.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Two or More Races, and 0.649% Asian.

Students enrolled at College of Wilmington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Wilmington in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 154 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Wilmington is 148 and the part-time enrollment is 6.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Wilmington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Wilmington was 86%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Wilmington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
80 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Wilmington is 51.9% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 7.79% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Two or More Races, and 0.649% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 48 more women than men received degrees from College of Wilmington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Wilmington is white (41 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at College of Wilmington is Massage Therapy (26 degrees awarded), followed by Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (18 degrees) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Wilmington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) and Health (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Registered nurses (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) and Health (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) and Health (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,204 people), Outpatient care centers (237,738 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,353 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,917 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees awarded) and Health (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Wilmington.

Most Common (2023)

Massage Therapy
26 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
18 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at College of Wilmington was Massage Therapy with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at College of Wilmington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington, which is 0.158 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Wilmington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington in Massage Therapy, which is 0.368 times less than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington in Massage Therapy, which is 2.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from College of Wilmington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Wilmington is white (41 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

1.52% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Wilmington is white female (35 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (14 degrees).