by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Wilberforce University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Wilberforce University works out to about $23,450.00 per academic year.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $16,448.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,002.00 |
| Total cost | $23,450.00 |
| That is 29% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,450.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$20,109.00 |
| Net price | $3,341.00 |
| That is 90% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,450.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$20,046.00 |
| Net price | $3,404.00 |
| That is 90% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 7.6% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Freshman year | $3,663.00 | $3,595.00 | $25,235.00 |
| Senior year | $4,565.00 | $4,480.00 | $31,446.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $16,412.00 | $16,108.00 | $113,058.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,252.00 | $6,136.00 | $43,071.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $189.00 | $185.00 | $1,301.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,664.00 | $22,244.00 | $156,129.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| Freshman year | $3,663.00 | $3,595.00 | $25,235.00 |
| Senior year | $3,942.00 | $3,869.00 | $27,155.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $7,605.00 | $7,464.00 | $52,390.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,897.00 | $2,844.00 | $19,959.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $88.00 | $86.00 | $603.00 |
| Total amount paid | $10,502.00 | $10,308.00 | $72,349.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $5,567.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,349.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,606.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,908.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,244.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,794.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,684.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Wilberforce University Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Wilberforce University comes to $12,000.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,000.00 |
| 75th | $22,367.00 |
| 90th | $45,612.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $10,300.00 |
| Middle income | $14,750.00 |
| High income | $17,911.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,001.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,000.00 |
First-generation graduates of Wilberforce University carry $1,001.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Wilberforce University stands at $756.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Wilberforce University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.8% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Wilberforce University come to $135,722,092.00 across 6,880 borrowers.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 2 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,717.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Wilberforce University, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.