First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wilmu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Wilmington University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits: MAT 310 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 credits: MAT 311 Calculus II and Free Elective | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits: BIO 251 Biology I with Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 credits: CHE 261 Chemistry I with Lab, SCI…8 credits: CHE 261 Chemistry I with Lab, SCI Elective, and Free Elective | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits: HIS 316 American History | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits: MAT 308 Inferential Statistics or MAT…3 credits: MAT 308 Inferential Statistics or MAT 312 Business Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits: CSC 315 Fund of O-O Programming |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 credits: MAT 310 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 credits: MAT 311 Calculus II and Free Elective | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 credits: BIO 251 Biology I with Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 credits: CHE 261 Chemistry I with Lab, SCI…8 credits: CHE 261 Chemistry I with Lab, SCI Elective, and Free Elective | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits: HIS 316 American History | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits: MAT 308 Inferential Statistics or MAT…3 credits: MAT 308 Inferential Statistics or MAT 312 Business Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 credits: CSC 315 Fund of O-O Programming | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 credits: ECO 101 Economics I | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 credits: ECO 102 Economics II | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 credits: HIS 204 World History | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 credits: ENV 310 Environmental Science and SCI Elective | |
| European History | 3 | 6 credits: HIS Elective and HIS Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 credits: HIS 300 World and Regional Geography | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits: SPA 301 Practical Spanish I and SPA…6 credits: SPA 301 Practical Spanish I and SPA 302 Practical Spanish II | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 credits: CSC 200 Computer Science Fund | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 credits: ART 101 Art History | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 credits: ETN 337 African American Heritage and Culture | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credits: POL 315 Comparative Govt & Politics | |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 credits: ART 210 Basic Drawing and ART 301…6 credits: ART 210 Basic Drawing and ART 301 Drawing and Painting | |
| English Language and Comp | 3 | 6 credits: ENG 121 English Composition and ENG…6 credits: ENG 121 English Composition and ENG 122 English Composition II | |
| English Literature and Comp | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| French Literature | 3 | 6-12 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| Government and Politics: U.S | 3 | 3 credits: POL 300 American Politics | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 credits: HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 credits: PHY 272 Physics I with Lab | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 credits: SCI Elective | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 6 credits: SCI Elective and SCI Elective | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 4 credits: MAT 200 Precalculus (3 cr) and Free…4 credits: MAT 200 Precalculus (3 cr) and Free Elective (1 cr) | |
| Research | 3 | 3 credits: Free Elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 credits: Free Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9 credits: HUM Elective, HUM Elective and HUM Elective | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | 3 credits: DSN 110 Fundamentals of Drawing | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | 3 credits: ANI 321 Introduction to 3D |
Source: wilmu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 134 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 128 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 120 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 119 |
| Business Administration and Management | 116 |
| Social Sciences | 106 |
| Psychology | 98 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 63 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 60 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 48 |
| Finance | 43 |
| Computer Graphics | 38 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 36 |
| Accounting | 35 |
| Education | 30 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 30 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 |
| Accounting and Finance | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 22 |
| Organizational Leadership | 20 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 18 |
| Environmental Science | 13 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 13 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Computer Game Programming | 11 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 11 |
| Digital Marketing | 11 |
| Business Analytics | 10 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 8 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 6 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Biotechnology | 2 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Photography | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
New Castle (ILG)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20
Elevation
71 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
26°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
20.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
22 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,370 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
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- West Chester University of Pennsylvania19 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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