Private nonprofit university in Delaware serving 18,787 students with 200+ flexible, affordable degree programs.
Wilmington University offers comprehensive academic programs through five colleges: Business and Technology, Education and Liberal Arts, Health Professions and Natural Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Professional and Continuing Education, plus a School of Law. The institution provides 200+ degree and certificate programs at associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Business programs are accredited by IACBE; education programs by NCATE; nursing programs by specialized accreditors. The university emphasizes guided pathways, flexible formats (including 100% online options), and affordable tuition rates positioned as among the lowest in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The main campus is located in Wilmington Manor, an unincorporated area of New Castle County, Delaware, featuring the Pratt Student Center and Wilson Graduate Center. Wilmington University operates additional campuses in Dover and Georgetown, Delaware, and partner locations in New Jersey and Maryland. The university's athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in NCAA Division II and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). The Wilmington University Athletic Complex in Bear, Delaware serves as the primary facility for basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and other sports.
Wilmington University serves traditional students, non-traditional students, and working adults through an open-access model. The institution offers flexible start dates with classes beginning every 8 weeks. Multiple degree pathways are available, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and certificates. The university emphasizes affordability and flexibility to accommodate students with varying schedules and backgrounds.
The university reports that 93% of graduates recommend WilmU. Notable alumni include political figures (Peter C. Schwartzkopf, speaker of Delaware House of Representatives; Trinidad Navarro, Delaware Insurance Commissioner), military leaders (Hugh T. Broomall, major general, USAF), and other professionals across public service, business, and sports. The institution operates specialized centers including the Center for Law, Justice and Society and the Restructuring Institute, advancing professional development and community engagement.