Wilberforce University, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Main Campus
Wilberforce University Rankings
Affordability79
Selectivity1
Retention1
Graduation1
Earnings10
Diversity2
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wilberforce University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing50%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences5%
Admissions
Getting into Wilberforce University
67%
Admission Rate
393
Median SAT Math
398
Median SAT Reading
17
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)381–405
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)350–445
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)14–19
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wilberforce University
$13K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $12K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wilberforce University
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
36%
Repayment Rate
$219
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 72% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 7% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $46K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 26% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 36% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 37% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 46% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wilberforce University
39%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 9% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 25% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 100% | 55% | 52% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 37% | 40% |
| Other race | 43% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wilberforce University
92%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wilberforce University
643
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
15
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 66% | 49% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 69% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 9% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wilberforce University, OH
Central State University
1 miles, N
Payne Theological Seminary
1 miles, N
Cedarville University
5 miles, NE
Greene County Vocational School District
6 miles, NW