Wilmington University (WilmU) is aprivate university with its main campus in unincorporatedNew Castle County, Delaware, United States.[3] It was established in 1968 by educatorDonald E. Ross asWilmington College and was renamed Wilmington University in 2007.
Founded in 1968, Wilmington University began with a small group of students under the leadership of Donald Ross.[4] 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.
The main campus is located inWilmington Manor, a census-designated place in unincorporatedNew Castle County, Delaware.[3] 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.
Wilmington University offers a wide array of programs through its seven colleges:
The College of Arts & Sciences provides undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal studies, environmental science, and communication.[5]
The College of Education and Liberal Arts offers accredited teacher preparation programs.[6][7][8]
The College of Business delivers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in business disciplines and is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.[9][10]
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences focuses on completion programs for registered nurses and includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.[11][12]
The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences features programs in areas such as political science and clinical mental health counseling.[13]
The College of Technology is recognized for its information assurance and cybersecurity programs, while the College of Online & Experiential Learning manages the university's online offerings.[14][15]
