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Wilberforce University
Wilberforce University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Wilberforce University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Wilberforce University anchors the college town of Wilberforce, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. The school maintains its African Methodist Episcopal affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
74.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 822 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 15 and 21 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Wilberforce University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wilberforce University received 12,661 applications and admitted 6,676 (52.7%), with 204 enrolling.
Wilberforce University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Wilberforce University's submitters' middle half scored 15–21 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Wilberforce University compares
| Wilberforce University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 40.5% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,448 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $38,298 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $38,298, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Wilberforce University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $16,448 regardless of where you're from. At Wilberforce University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 822 — Wilberforce University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Wilberforce University students — 12% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wilberforce University?
The middle 50% of Wilberforce University's submitters earned ACT composites of 15–21; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Wilberforce University's acceptance rate?
52.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,676 admitted from 12,661 applicants.
How much does Wilberforce University cost?
At Wilberforce University, published tuition is $16,448 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wilberforce University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wilberforce University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $38,298 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- The College of Wooster — 59.5% admitted
- Franciscan University of Steubenville — 58.4% admitted
- Ohio Wesleyan University — 55.6% admitted
- Mount St. Joseph University — 59.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.