College of Wilmington

www.collegeofwilmington.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$16,870

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.5%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

175

94.3% Full-Time

About

College of Wilmington is a higher education institution located in New Hanover County, NC. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Wilmington were General Cosmetology (25 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Wilmington. 76.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (37 degrees), 4.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,870.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending College of Wilmington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,870

2021 Value

2.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of Wilmington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,870. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of Wilmington grew by 2.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Wilmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at College of Wilmington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.17% with respect to 2020, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Wilmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of Wilmington was 7.5%, which represents 9 out of the 120 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of Wilmington had a total enrollment of 175 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of Wilmington is 165 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 94.3% of students enrolled at College of Wilmington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Wilmington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.7% White, 31.4% Black or African American, 7.43% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Two or More Races, and 1.14% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of Wilmington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.5%) and White Male (7.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Wilmington in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 175 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Wilmington is 165 and the part-time enrollment is 10.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Wilmington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Wilmington was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), College of Wilmington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Wilmington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
101 enrolled students
Black or African American
55 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Wilmington is 57.7% White, 31.4% Black or African American, 7.43% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Two or More Races, and 1.14% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 27 more women than men received degrees from College of Wilmington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Wilmington is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Wilmington is General Cosmetology (25 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Wilmington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) and Health (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Registered nurses (1,332,143 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) and Health (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) and Health (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,537 people), Outpatient care centers (215,028 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,642 people), Offices of physicians (192,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,331 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Wilmington are Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees awarded) and Health (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Wilmington.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2021)

25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of Wilmington was General Cosmetology with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at College of Wilmington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington, which is 0.308 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Wilmington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington in Massage Therapy, which is 0.471 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at College of Wilmington in General Cosmetology, which is 5.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from College of Wilmington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Wilmington is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
28 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Wilmington is white female (28 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (9 degrees).