C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Wilmington, founded in 1870, is a church-affiliated college. Its 65-acre campus is located in Wilmington, 30 miles southeast of Dayton. Web Site www.wilmington.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,432 Women 769 (53.7%) Men 663 (46.3%) Graduate Students 26 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult No No August 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.20 SAT Math 420-550 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 440-560 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 18-23 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $39,000 Tuition and Fees $25,500 Room and Board $9,600 Average Percent of Need Met 82% Average Freshman Award $21,700 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 66 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 45% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Wilmington Population 12,448 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities 80% of freshmen, 80% of all students NCAA Division III Quaker STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 67.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 45.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 2 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History Academic Electives 4 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1870 Quaker Way City, State, Zip Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone (800) 341-9318 x260 Fax (937) 382-7077 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@wilmington.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 1 Rolling No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Not available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 200 admitted students enrolled 165 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 420-550 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 14% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 32% Score of 300-400 16% Score of 200-300 2% SAT Critical Reading 440-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 4% Score of 600-700 9% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 53% Score of 300-400 4% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.20 3.75 and Above 20% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 20% 2.00-2.49 13% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 18-23 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 2% Score of 24-29 20% Score of 18-23 62% Score of 12-17 16% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 11% Top quarter: 36% Top half: 70% Bottom half: 30% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $39,000 Tuition and Fees $25,500 Room and Board $9,600 Books and Supplies $1,100 Other Expenses $2,800 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 31 Final deadline June 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003142 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 82% Average Award $21,700 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 338 (98.0%) of freshmen 311 (92.0%) of applicants 311 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 77 (24.8%) of aid recipients Received by 298 (95.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,000 Received by 278 (89.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,700 Received by 66 (21.2%) of aid recipients 34 (9.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,300 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 81% Average Award $21,500 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,096 (94.6%) of undergraduates 1,021 (93.2%) of applicants 1,021 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 306 (30.0%) of aid recipients Received by 979 (95.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,300 Received by 889 (87.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,200 Received by 170 (16.7%) of aid recipients 138 (11.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,300
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2008-09 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) International Studies, Mathematics, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education Theater/Drama Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Agricultural Business and Management, General Agricultural Teacher Education Agriculture, General Art Teacher Education Athletic Training/Trainer Biological and Physical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Health Teacher Education History, General Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Modern Languages Music Teacher Education Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Religion/Religious Studies Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Secondary Education and Teaching Social Sciences, General Social Work Spanish Language and Literature Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Agriculture None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 66 Part-Time Faculty 53 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 45% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Education--General Reading Education Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Wilmington Population 12,448 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Temperature 17.9 average low in January, 81.6 average high in September Rain 155 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 45 mile(s) from campus in Dayton 40 mile(s) from campus in Dayton HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 20% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, fraternity/sorority housing 80% of freshmen, 80% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Quaker Green and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Football x Golf x x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x Wrestling x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, music ensembles, music theatre, student government, student newspaper, yearbook Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 1,432 Women 769 (53.7%) Men 663 (46.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,179 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age All Graduate Students 26 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 67.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 45.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 51.4% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 52.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018