Wilberforce University

Overview

Wilberforce University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, stands as the nation?s first private, historically black university, founded in 1856. Nestled in a rural setting and a short distance from the larger city of Dayton, the campus is known for its historical buildings and green spaces. Wilberforce offers a variety of undergraduate degrees, with a significant emphasis on the liberal arts, business administration, engineering, and STEM fields. The university's application process is considered moderately selective. Students can choose to live on campus in one of the residence halls provided. Wilberforce University is renowned for its commitment to educating African American students and its legacy in civil rights education, though it is not particularly noted for athletics.

In the most recent statistical year 4,100 prospective students applied, and 1,850 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 363 enrolled in the school.  509 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 147 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $12,020 plus fees of $1,230.