Wilmington University

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Wilmington University
Seal-of-Wilmington-University.svg
Former names
Wilmington College (1968–2007)
Type Private university [1]
Established1968;56 years ago (1968)
Founder Donald E. Ross
Accreditation MSCHE
Academic affiliations
 NAICU • Space-grant
Endowment $155 million (2022) [2]
President LaVerne Harmon
Academic staff
1,353 part time
99 full time
Students20,258 [3] (2020–2021)
Undergraduates 12,824 [4]
Postgraduates 7,606 [4]
Location
New Castle, Delaware
,
United States
CampusSuburban
Colors Green and white [5]
  
Nickname Wildcats
Sporting affiliations
 NCAA Division II – CACC
MascotWiley D. Wildcat
Website WilmU.edu
Logo-of-Wilmington-University.svg

Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States. [6] It was established in 1968 by educator Donald E. Ross as Wilmington College and was renamed Wilmington University in 2007. The university serves a diverse student body with programs across various campuses in Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. [4]

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History

Founded in 1968, Wilmington University began with a small group of students under the leadership of Donald Ross. [7] The institution experienced significant growth over the following decades, particularly under the presidency of Audrey K. Doberstein, expanding its enrollment to over 10,000 students by 2006. The name change to Wilmington University in 2007 was aimed at better reflecting its broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Campuses

The main campus is located in Wilmington Manor, a census-designated place in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware. It includes key facilities such as the Pratt Student Center and the Wilson Graduate Center. Additionally, Wilmington University operates several other campuses in Delaware, including in Dover and Georgetown, as well as partner locations in New Jersey and Maryland.

Academics

Academically, Wilmington University offers a wide array of programs through its seven colleges:

Athletics

Wilmington University's athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The Wilmington University Athletic Complex in Bear, Delaware, [20] serves as the primary facility for various sports, including basketball, soccer, and lacrosse.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

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