Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at College of Wilmington is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,641. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at College of Wilmington.
Tuition & Completion Time for 4 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,641$3,3021,500 Hours11 Months $16,042
2Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $12,439$567740 Hours6 Months $12,154
4Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $11,151$325800 Hours7 Months $7,334

Important Academic Statistics

Total 152 students attended College of Wilmington in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 4 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 11 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of College of Wilmington is 67% and the retention rate is 80% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population152
Graduation Rate67%
Number of Faculty7
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of Wilmington is $17,641 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,395 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,641
Books & Supplies$3,302
Off-Campus Room & Board$15,018
Off-Campus Expenses$10,191
Average Financial Amount$5,395

Offered Certificate Programs

College of Wilmington offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 70 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate3039
2 Years Certificate1031
Total4070

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at College of Wilmington are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 70 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 39 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 31 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 4 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 35 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder4
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage31
Total39
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 31 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist31
Total31

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 152 students have enrolled into College of Wilmington. By gender, 17 male and 135 female students are attending the school.
There are 99 White (65.13%), 36 Black/African American (23.68%), 9 Hispanic (5.92%), 1 Asian (0.66%), and 16 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total15217135
American Indian/Native American101
Asian101
Black/African American36630
Hispanic927
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White99990
Two More505
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien000

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