First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | June 30, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: web.archive.org · checked March 20, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | 11 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Psychology | 4 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Management Information Systems | 3 |
Show the other 7 majors
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 |
| General Literature | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Wilberforce University’s own pages include AME Scholarship; Board of Trustees Scholarship; Freshman Excellence Scholarship.
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, HBCU Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country
Women’s varsity · NAIA, HBCU Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
821,740 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
James M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
Nearest hub airport
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.2 of 20
Elevation
1,015 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
20.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$940 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Central State University1 mi
- Cedarville University5 mi
- Wright State University-Main Campus11 mi
- University of Dayton16 mi
- Wittenberg University16 mi
- Wilmington College18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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