Wilberforce University

www.wilberforce.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,222

10% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,222

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

52.7%

12,661 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

617

77.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16%

19 Graduates

About

Wilberforce University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wilberforce University were Organizational Leadership (18 degrees awarded), Health Services Administration (9 degrees), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (7 degrees).

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilberforce University. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (60 degrees), 20 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilberforce University is $13,222, which is $−16,058 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilberforce University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilberforce University is $13,222, which is $16,058 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,222.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Wilberforce University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,222

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wilberforce University was $13,222. The cost of tuition at Wilberforce University is $−16,058 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wilberforce University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,222

2023 Value

41.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wilberforce University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,222. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wilberforce University grew by 41.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilberforce University (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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,825

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilberforce University was of $6,825 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wilberforce University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Wilberforce University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 13.3% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilberforce University (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 Wilberforce University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 258 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.

Admissions

Wilberforce University received 12,661 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 209% annual growth. Out of those 12,661 applicants, 6,676 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.7% acceptance rate.

There were 617 students enrolled at Wilberforce University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wilberforce University has an overall enrollment yield of 3.06%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,676

Accepted Out of 12,661

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilberforce University was 52.7% (6,676 admissions from 12,661 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 45.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 209%, while admissions grew by 261%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wilberforce University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Wilberforce University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wilberforce University had a total enrollment of 617 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wilberforce University is 478 students and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 77.5% of students enrolled at Wilberforce University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilberforce University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.6% Black or African American, 0.648% White, and 0.162% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Wilberforce University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44%), followed by Black or African American Male (38.1%) and Two or More Races Male (0.622%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (60.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.8%) and White Male (4.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilberforce University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 617 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilberforce University is 478 and the part-time enrollment is 139. This means that 77.5% of students enrolled at Wilberforce University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Wilberforce University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Wilberforce University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilberforce University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
491 enrolled students
White
4 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilberforce University is 79.6% Black or African American, 0.648% White, and 0.162% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 18 more women than men received degrees from Wilberforce University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilberforce University is black or african american (60 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wilberforce University is Organizational Leadership (18 degrees awarded), followed by Health Services Administration (9 degrees) and Mass Communication & Media Studies (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilberforce University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (7 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (6 degrees), and Business (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilberforce University are Other managers (1,149,670 people), Accountants & auditors (1,118,490 people), Financial managers (643,811 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (585,784 people), and Chief executives & legislators (570,357 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilberforce University in 2023 are Communications (7 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (6 degrees), Business (25 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), and Psychology (4 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 Wilberforce University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Wilberforce University are Communications (7 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (6 degrees), Business (25 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), and Psychology (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilberforce University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,217,031 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,032,643 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (939,286 people), Computer Systems Design (741,230 people), and Banking & related activities (614,756 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Organizational Leadership
18 degrees awarded
Health Services Administration
9 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wilberforce University was Organizational Leadership with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wilberforce University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Wilberforce University, which is 0.561 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (41).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilberforce University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Wilberforce University in Organizational Leadership, which is 0.5 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Wilberforce University in Organizational Leadership, which is 2 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 7% of students graduating from Wilberforce University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (19.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wilberforce University is Female and Black or African American (19.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
60 degrees awarded
White
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilberforce University is black or african american (60 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
23 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilberforce University is black or african american female (37 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (23 degrees).

Operations

Wilberforce University employs 16 Instructors, 10 Assistant professors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Wilberforce University are Male Instructor (10), Female Instructor (6), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilberforce University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 17 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.79M

2023 Salaries

1.71%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wilberforce University paid a median of $6.79M in salaries, a 1.71% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wilberforce University paid a total of $2.35M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

17 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilberforce University were Instructor with 16 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilberforce University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees, Service with 14 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilberforce University was Male Instructor with 10 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wilberforce University.

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