Wilberforce University is a historically black college located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Founded in 1856 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilberforce University is the first and oldest private Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the United States. It is also the third oldest college or university in Ohio. Wilberforce offers a supportive academic environment and promotes a lively campus life. With an emphasis on traditional values, the university seeks to create informed and engaged citizens who can take an active role in our society. The university offers a number of degree programs, including arts and sciences, business, education, and divinity. The university is also home to numerous academic and research institutions, such as the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. Wilberforce University’s location in the urban environment of Wilberforce, Ohio gives students access to the city’s many cultural and entertainment venues. The university also works to promote educational and cultural programs that allow students to gain a deep understanding of their African American, African, and African Diasporic heritage.
- Address: 1055 N Bickett Rd, Wilberforce, OH 45384-1001
- Phone: (937) 376-2911
- Website: www.wilberforce.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 453
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $13,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $6,650 |
| Other | $2,000 |
| Total Cost | $23,100 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- SAT Range: 731 – 850
- ACT Range: 14 – 19
Majors
- Accounting
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Engineering, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 96%
- Hispanic / Latino: 0%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 0%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 43%
- Out-of-State: 57%
- Unknown: 0%