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Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH β€’ private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Rural
Student Population
Undergrad: 681 β€’ Total: 697
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1055 N Bickett Rd
Wilberforce, OH
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 342 (50.2%) β€’ Female: 339 (49.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Black/African American 515 75.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2 0.3%
White 5 0.7%
International 1 0.1%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
52.7%
6,676 admitted from 12,661 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
15-21
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
β€”
Application Fee
$25
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
16.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
8.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
70.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$24,482
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $14,718
Room & Board
$8,564
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $5,630
$30,001-48,000 $5,313
$48,001-75,000 $5,211
$75,001-110,000 $5,217
$110,001+ $5,226
Students Receiving Pell Grants
94%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$8,222

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (3)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country
Women's Sports (2)
Basketball Cross Country
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πŸ’° Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.2 GPA
Out-of-State Awards
$10,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$3,200-$12,020 total
3 automatic scholarships (4 total)
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Common questions about Wilberforce University

What is Wilberforce University's acceptance rate?
Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants, from 12,661 applications.
How much does Wilberforce University cost?
Tuition and fees are $14,718. Families earning under $30,000 pay $5,630 on average after aid.
Does Wilberforce University require SAT or ACT scores?
Wilberforce University considers test scores but does not require them.
What ACT score do you need for Wilberforce University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 15 and 21 on the ACT.
What is Wilberforce University's graduation rate?
16% of students graduate within six years.