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About Wilmington College

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Wilmington College is a private liberal arts college in Wilmington, OH, known for its quaker affiliated, small class sizes, and open enrollment. With an acceptance rate of 88%, WC is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 317 students each year. WC is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 850–1010, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. WC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $16,175 per year; the sticker price of $43,270 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wilmington College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

88%
Overall Accept Rate
930
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 850 – 1010 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wilmington College

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Essay Strategy
Wilmington College is rooted in Quaker values like integrity, community, and social justice, so weave a genuine connection to one of these principles into your personal statement or any supplemental writing rather than treating them as buzzwords.
Application Strategy
If you are interested in Wilmington's agriculture or aviation programs, name that specific program explicitly in your application materials, since these are distinctive offerings that admissions counselors will want to see you have researched.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wilmington College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$19.8k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$21.4k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$21.6k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$27.0k
110k+~$43k/yr$27.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,055
Undergrad Enrollment
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