Wilberforce University is a hbcu institution in Wilberforce, established in 1856. Wilberforce University is the nation's oldest private historically black university owned and operated by African Americans, founded in 1856. Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, it offers 20+ liberal arts and professional programs with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, cooperative education, and social justice. The university serves approximately 617 students and maintains affiliation with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.