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Wilberforce University

1055 N Bickett Rd

Wilberforce, OH 45384-1001

9 Ratings
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About Wilberforce University

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 624 full time undergraduate students, and 21 full time graduate students.

The Wilberforce University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 22 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Wilberforce University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate38%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range710-960
ACT Range15-19

Admissions at WU are considered More Selective, with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 6 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Wilberforce University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
17%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
17%
“Haven”t met them”
17%
“Available in class”
17%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
100%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
17%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
17%
“Haven”t met them”
17%
“Available in class”
17%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
100%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    40 Students rated on-campus housing 3.1 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    30 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 2.3 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    39 Students rated campus facilities 2.6 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    39 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    39 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    39 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    39 Students rated academics 3.4 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

Wilberforce University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Wilberforce University?

9 Students rated Wilberforce University

Ahmad
07/09/2024

its great you meet great people and they treat you like family . they my life here is great you are also close to central and you can meet some nice people there too. the teacher also ask us question to the lesson and help us get a better understanding if we dont get it. the food there can be better. the basketball game are very fun to watch, over it is very peace and quiet place from the city

Tyon
09/17/2020

Very family oriented less than 1000 students. Small classes which helps with having access to professor.Its away from but not too far. You have to go in town to Xenia for groceries and Walmart runs but it’s only 10 minutes away. Campus is small but accessible. Positive culture.

China
06/08/2019

They can be okay at times but they need to do better on communications and actually helping the students out that need help and struggling , and be better Organized. Besides that the campus can be fun, they also need better sports and opportunities for the students

Brashay
06/04/2019

My over all opinion of Wilberforce University is wonderful the reason I chose Wilberforce was because it the the most well know HBCU in Ohio, it is close to home the Professors are very on hand and willing to help when needed the class sizes are very comfortable the staff knows you by name which makes it home away from home. That is why I love The "WU"

Alexis
05/15/2018

ITS THe best college ever!!!

DeJohn
04/20/2018

I visit the school over spring break and I enjoyed it. Can’t wait to come down there in July I’m actually just sitting here counting down day by day I’m the first in my family to go college a University I can’t let them down. They are counting on me to do better. They want me to do better then them. But Wilberforce is very nice everybody is nice and I love meeting new people. I was the only person in the little group tour over break that was from Chicago. I learn a lot in just that one day

Karami
02/07/2017

Its a great school with a overall great community of people that become more than your friends in fact they become family.

Jamequa
01/11/2017

I love Wilberforce University because there is so much history here. It's the first private HBCU and many people who have come from here have became great things. There's also many different types of people so there's someone for everyone. Also, there's many different types of programs, especially for the arts. There's C.L.E.F., WU Media, two modelling troupes: Nubiance and Posh. This school is also very rich in culture and academics. If you get passed the disorganization then you'll be just fine here.

Karami
11/28/2016

I honestly love Wilberforce University, they do have a lot of disorganization but they make up for it in the with there amazing teacher that are willing to give up a day for you; paired with there enriched history and extraordinary agriculture. There are many things to do at Wilberforce if your willing to listen and look around for the right fit.

Wilberforce University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Wilberforce University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Wilberforce University is 38%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell my high school self that you are a 13 year old high school graduate, so make sure that you take some time to enjoy yourself, a little. However, the transition into college can be interesting. Stay true to yourself at all times and remember that you are in college for academics first. Your goal is to graduate, so do not let anything comprises you of that goal. You have a light about yourself and a gift that compells you to want to help everyone, be involved in everything and learn everything. However, you are not super human and those things will take a toll on you if you overwork yourself. I would also tell myself to pay attention to the opportunities that will present themselves to you and act upon them. Lastly, I would tell myself not to worry. Circmstances and situations will present themselves to you because they are a part of life. Some will hurt , but your stregth will build and you will overcome them. Through it all, you will be 18 years old wearing a black cap, graduating with honors with your Bachelors of Arts in Music. Never doubt yourself, you always pull through.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    All of my classmates are very well rounded. the good thing about attending an all black private institution is that not only that we all look the same, but we all come frim the same struggles, and also value varius similar things.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The community feeling is the best. It is a small enviroment. However, it allows one to develop real and strong relationships with not just other fellow students, but faculty and administration as well. Those relationships are a truly helpful support system when one is struggling, in academic, business or life in general. I know all of the Staff and Administration by name and that has heped me numerous times since I started at Wilberforce University. As for friends, I have made friends that are more then friends to me but rather family for life, a wonderful feeling.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    In my opinion the worst thing about Wilberforce is that it is extremly unorgainzed. It seems as if there isn't anything done on time or in an orderly fashion. Im not sure as to why this is happening but it is.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before I attended Wilberfore University I wish I would have known the financial status of the school. We are currently undergoing a high debt that has caused a decrease in attention to areas of the campus that need work. The University is very ambicious but is held back because of it's financial state. Low enrollment has also caused a huge hurting on the school that I wish I would have known about.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who doesn't quite want a challenge. It's really easy.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It has a family feel. Coming from a small town and small highschool I felt like I needed a place that I could feel comfortable and not get lost in the crowd. When there is a tragedy we all come together, if there is a celebration we come together, we know how to put away our differences for a common cause!

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Well I think everyone should be able to get an education anywhere and be allowed to attend any college because you should descriminate no matter what culture or nationality they are.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Wilberforce is the first privately own black colleges in the United States.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is not having a lot of activities for other students.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Wiberforce is an HBCU but what most people don't know is that we're the first Private HBCU founded in 1856 by A.M. E church. We also have a phenomenial chior that has travel many places gracing crowds with their angelic voices.

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  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Describing my school in one sentence i would say that even though it is an HBCU it is there with open arms for anyone that wishes to attend.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    the academics are very good you can get a chance to earn multiple scholarships by having a certain GPA.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

624

Total Undergrad Enrollment

21

Total Grad Students

70%

Out-Of-State

28%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

40

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

100%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
91%
% Hispanic/Latino
N/A
% White or Caucasian
2%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Wilberforce University receive some sort of financial aid. 85% were awarded federal grants.74%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,250

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$6,650

Room and Board

21,100

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,605
$30 - $48K
$14,831
$48 - $75K
$15,041
$75 - $110K
$17,011
$110K & UP
$27,440

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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