Wilberforce University

  • 3/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Wilberforce, OH
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

838
Wilberforce University overview
Wilberforce University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Wilberforce University, located in rural southwestern Ohio near Dayton and Columbus, stands as America's oldest private historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans. Founded in 1856 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the university occupies a 75-acre suburban campus in Greene County. The liberal arts institution offers undergraduate programs with particular focus in business administration, communications, sociology, and rehabilitation services. The university maintains a cooperative education program requiring students to alternate between academic study and professional work experience, making it one of the first institutions to mandate this type of experiential learning. Wilberforce provides traditional dormitory housing for its students and competes in NAIA Division II athletics as the Bulldogs.

Wilberforce University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs
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Ratings

Wilberforce University is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    3 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Wilberforce University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 840/940
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 14/18

Acceptance Rate

40.5%
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  • Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 8.2%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$16,448
Costs for Wilberforce University
Fee Cost
Tuition $16,448
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,730
Room and Board $8,564
Budget for Other Expenses $2,000
Total One Year Cost $29,942
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

30% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wilberforce University are Business, Health Professions, and Computer and Information Sciences. 54% of students major in Business, 12% in Health Professions, and 9% in Computer and Information Sciences.

  • Business 54%
  • Health Professions 12%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 9%
  • Psychology 6%
  • Social Sciences 6%
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Last updated: August 2026