Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Wilberforce, Ohio, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Wilberforce University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 822 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,298 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 13.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,468, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.45x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,567 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Public Health, Communications, Political Science, and Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,298
Graduation Rate
13.4%
Median Debt
$26,468
Average Net Price
$5,567
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.72x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.45x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
822
Admission Rate
40.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$16,448
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,448
Pell Grant Rate
74.1%
Federal Loan Rate
97.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,630
Income $30K–$48K
$5,313
Income $48K–$75K
$5,211
Income $110K+
$5,226
Student Demographics
Women
56.3%
White
0.2%
Black
99.3%
Hispanic
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.2%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (15)
Bachelor (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 20 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 9 |
| Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $52,144 | Not reported |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 5 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Management Information Systems | Bachelor | 2 |
| Marketing | Bachelor | 2 |
| Social Work | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor | 1 |
| Accounting | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges
- Most Affordable Colleges in Ohio
- Best ROI Colleges in Ohio
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Ohio
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