Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH · Private
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Wilberforce University admitted 40.5% of applicants university-wide (2,567 of 6,338).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 40.5% | 2,567 | 6,338 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 160 | 200 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 80 | 100 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 40 | 50 |
| Men | 52.6% | 1,046 | 1,988 |
| Women | 35.0% | 1,521 | 4,350 |
Of 2,567 admitted students, 210 enrolled (8.2% yield).
Wilberforce University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–21
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Wilberforce University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $29,912/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,448 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,464 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $29,912/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $5,630 |
| $30k–48k | $5,313 |
| $48k–75k | $5,211 |
| $75k–110k | $5,217 |
| Over $110k | $5,226 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Excellence Scholarship — $12,000 (Presidential)
- BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scholarship — $7,000 (Trustee)
- Presidential Merit Scholarships — Half-tuition (approximately $6,010 per semester) (Presidential)
- AME SCHOLARSHIP — $4,000 (Other)
- WILBERFORCE BULLDOG Scholarship — $4,000 (Merit)
- Wilberforce university legacy scholarship — $4,000 (Merit)
- Wilberforce University Academic Scholarships — $3,200 per semester (Merit)
- WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY SIBLING SCHOLARSHIP — $2,500 (Merit)
- FRESHMAN EXCELLENCE Scholarship — $1,500 (Merit)
- Presidential Excellence Scholarships — Full tuition (approximately $12,020 per semester) (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Excellence Scholarship — $12,000 (Presidential)
- BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scholarship — $7,000 (Trustee)
- Presidential Merit Scholarships — Half-tuition (approximately $6,010 per semester) (Presidential)
- AME SCHOLARSHIP — $4,000 (Other)
- WILBERFORCE BULLDOG Scholarship — $4,000 (Merit)
- Wilberforce university legacy scholarship — $4,000 (Merit)
- Wilberforce University Academic Scholarships — $3,200 per semester (Merit)
- WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY SIBLING SCHOLARSHIP — $2,500 (Merit)
- FRESHMAN EXCELLENCE Scholarship — $1,500 (Merit)
- Presidential Excellence Scholarships — Full tuition (approximately $12,020 per semester) (Full Tuition)
Wilberforce University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Wilberforce University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
Wilberforce University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $38,298
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 12%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,468
- At graduation
Wilberforce University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (47%), Engineering (6%), Biological & life sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 70% of class sections have under 20 students.
Wilberforce University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.