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Wilberforce University

#545 in US ranking Wilberforce, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,212
Tuition & fees
$16,118
Avg. aid
$14,718
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
41%
Avg. SAT
964
Avg. ACT
18

Outcomes

Graduation rate
12%
Median salary
$38,300
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Wilberforce University?

Wilberforce's institutional traditions are closely connected to its history as an AME-founded historically Black university. University celebrations and alumni gatherings offer occasions to mark that history and connect current students with graduates.

Homecoming is a useful event for prospective students to ask about because its activities, dates, and associated athletic or cultural programming can vary by year. Rather than assuming a particular festival or performance will recur, check the current university calendar for confirmed events, including student performances, academic programs, and community gatherings.

What are the student housing and dining options at Wilberforce University?

Wilberforce University offers college-operated housing to undergraduates, including coeducational housing, and first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus. Housing availability does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room.

Before committing to a residence, students should check the current housing application, assignment timetable, contract terms, and rules for breaks and early arrival. They should also ask which meal-plan options apply to their residence and where meals are served during weekends and academic breaks.

Reported housing information does not identify high-speed internet access in housing units. Students who rely on a particular connection for coursework should confirm the current room-level service and available campus study spaces. Commuters should instead budget for travel and meals on the days they attend classes.

Wilberforce University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Wilberforce University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Campus size
125 acres

Wilberforce University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wilberforce University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Rembert E. Stokes Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Wilberforce University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Wilberforce University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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