Wilberforce University

Wilberforce, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Wilberforce University reported a 52.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Wilberforce University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wilberforce, OH, with an SAT reference of 964 and an ACT reference of 18. The historical average net price is $5,567 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

12,661 applicants

SAT reference

964

Combined score

ACT reference

18

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$5,567

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Wilberforce University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—964—
ACT (composite, 1–36)151821

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

13.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

74.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

822

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Wilberforce University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$5,630
$30,001 – $48,000$5,313
$48,001 – $75,000$5,211
$75,001 – $110,000$5,217
$110,000+$5,226

Top Majors at Wilberforce University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing32
Health Professions11
Communication & Journalism5
Biological & Biomedical Sciences5
Psychology4
Public Administration & Social Services4
Social Sciences3
Engineering2
Visual & Performing Arts2
Computer & Information Sciences1

Financial Aid at Wilberforce University

About Wilberforce University

Official website: https://www.wilberforce.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wilberforce.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilberforce University

What is the acceptance rate at Wilberforce University?

Wilberforce University reported a 53% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 12,661. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Wilberforce University?

The historical 53% acceptance rate suggests Wilberforce University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wilberforce University?

The imported historical records for Wilberforce University include an SAT reference value of 964 and an ACT reference value of 18. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Wilberforce University?

The stored historical average net price at Wilberforce University is $5,567 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $15,228 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Wilberforce University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Wilberforce University is 13%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Wilberforce University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Wilberforce University?

Wilberforce University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on June 30, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Wilberforce University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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