“Private university in New Castle County, Delaware offering in-person and online programs.”
Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1968 and headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, with additional campuses across Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. Over five decades it has grown into the largest private post-secondary institution in Delaware, enrolling more than 13,700 students, and it has built its identity around accessibility: low per-credit tuition, open admission for most programs, rolling enrollment across three semesters, and more than 150 degrees offered fully online. Academically, WilmU is organized around five colleges — Business and Technology; Education and Liberal Arts; Health Professions and Natural Sciences; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Professional and Continuing Education — that together deliver 200+ accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Nursing, business, education, criminal justice, and technology programs are the university's engine, and the university has invested heavily in practitioner faculty and stackable credentials designed to move working adults into new careers quickly. Student life at WilmU looks different from a traditional residential college: there is no on-campus housing, classes run in 7-week accelerated blocks, and the typical student is older, often balancing work and family. That format has made WilmU a popular landing spot for international students who want a US degree with flexible scheduling, a multi-campus footprint, and a per-credit price well below the national private-university average. Over 1,000 international students from 60+ countries are enrolled, supported by a dedicated international admissions office and SEVP-certified DSOs.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
International Student Enrollment (F-1)
DHS SEVIS by the Numbers (2024)
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceFall (International F-1)
Deadline for students requesting a WilmU I-20
Spring (International F-1)
Summer (International F-1)
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$12,630
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting, finance, and management.
Nursing and health sciences programs.
Teacher preparation, leadership, and educational technology.
Criminal justice, psychology, and human services programs.
Computer science, cybersecurity, and game design programs.
Delaware's most affordable law school, serving students from all backgrounds.
4 years
A hands-on cybersecurity program aligned with NSA/DHS CAE guidelines; strong fit for international students seeking STEM OPT-eligible tech careers.
2 years
One of the largest nursing completion programs in the Mid-Atlantic, delivered flexibly online for working RNs.
2 years
A per-credit, career-focused MBA offered online and across WilmU's Delaware and New Jersey locations, with concentrations in business analytics, finance, homeland security and healthcare admin.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,630
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
