Campus & Student Life at Wilmington University

Home to about 9,421 undergraduates in 2020, Wilmington University is a large, private university located in New Castle, Delaware. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Wilmington University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wilmington University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wilmington University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Wilmington University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wilmington University Disability Services.

Wilmington University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Wilmington University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Wilmington University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wilmington University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Wilmington University

Wilmington University does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Wilmington University

Wilmington University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,421 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,107 (33.0%). Part-time attendance was 6,314 (67.0%).

Wilmington University is Ranked #259 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wilmington University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wilmington University #259 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wilmington University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wilmington University Diversity Guide.

Wilmington University Competes in the NCAA

Wilmington University has a total of 223 student athletes, 114 men and 109 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wilmington University Athletics