Wilberforce University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Wilberforce University?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Wilberforce's listed full-time undergraduate tuition was $14,718, with $1,730 in required fees, for $16,448 in tuition and fees. The reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. A student's bill may also depend on enrollment level and program-specific charges.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $16,448.
• Typical annual room and board charges: $8,610.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $222.

Those items total $25,280, but that subtotal is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any other applicable costs still matter. Students living off campus should replace the listed room-and-board amount with a realistic housing and food budget rather than adding both.

Published charges are also different from net price, which accounts for grant aid. Reported average net prices across the listed family-income groups were approximately $5,200 to $5,300, but an average is not an individual offer and should not be assumed to repeat in a future year. Aid figures indicate that grants are an important part of many students' financing; they do not eliminate the need to examine borrowing. In the reported aid data, 97% of students in the measured group had student loans. Compare a personalized aid offer by separating grants and scholarships from loans and work earnings.

Eligible students may be able to combine federal grants, Ohio programs, institutional scholarships, and other assistance. Completing the FAFSA is the starting point for federal aid consideration. Ask the financial aid office about current scholarship criteria, renewal rules, priority dates, and how outside awards affect an offer. Military-affiliated applicants should also have the office assess their specific education benefits.

What are the work-study opportunities at Wilberforce University?

Wilberforce's approach to work and study includes career preparation and a reported internship requirement for students. An internship is an academic or career-development experience; it is not necessarily a paid job or a source of financial aid.

Career services reported for undergraduates include individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, job listings, employer referrals, job fairs, and opportunities to connect with alumni. Students seeking paid work should ask how positions are posted, whether a job fits around required courses, and whether an internship can also satisfy an academic requirement.

Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is earned through an approved job rather than credited in full to a bill at the start of the term. An ordinary part-time job does not require a Work-Study award. The financial aid office can confirm an applicant's eligibility and the student employment office or hiring department can explain available positions and application steps.