2017-2018 Wilmington University Factbook Presented by the Office of Institutional Research
Table of Contents Message from the President ................................................................................................................................................... 3 Wilmington University Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................... 4 Wilmington University Vision, Mission, Values, and Initiatives .............................................................................................. 5 Wilmington University Profile ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Glossary of Terms.................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2017-18 Student Profile ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 2017-18 Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Enrollment by Reported Age ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Enrollment by Gender .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Enrollment by Ethnicity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Enrollment by State of Residency ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Top 5 Countries for International Students.......................................................................................................................................... 10 Enrollment by Course Site .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Enrollment by College ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Trended Analysis of Student Demographics ......................................................................................................................... 13 Unduplicated Headcount ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Enrollment by Gender .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Enrollment by Ethnicity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Enrollment by Reported Age ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Enrollment by State of Residence ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Undergraduate Full Time and Part Time Enrollment ........................................................................................................................... 15 Graduate Full Time and Part Time Enrollment .................................................................................................................................... 15 Enrollment by Course Site .................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Percentage of Students Taking 100% of their Courses Online ............................................................................................................. 17 International Student Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Trended Analysis of Enrollment by College .......................................................................................................................... 19 Trended Analysis of Enrollment by College and Major......................................................................................................... 20 College of Arts and Sciences ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 College of Business .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 College of Education ............................................................................................................................................................................ 24 College of Health Professions .............................................................................................................................................................. 27 College of Online and Experiential Learning ........................................................................................................................................ 28 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ........................................................................................................................................... 29 College of Technology .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Number of Degrees Conferred by College ............................................................................................................................ 33 Surveys .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) College Senior Survey ...................................................................................... 35 The Annual Alumni Survey .................................................................................................................................................... 38 2017-2018 Wilmington University Factbook
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Message from the President It is our mission to offer quality education to all who seek it. We are committed to academic excellence both in the classroom and online, and our dedicated faculty creates and teaches relevant and affordable career-oriented programs that are conveniently scheduled. We believe strongly in treating each student respectfully and individually. The enthusiastic involvement of our Board of Trustees sets the bar high for our administrators, faculty, staff and alumni. The Wilmington University community extends well beyond the state of Delaware. We have physical presences also in Maryland and New Jersey, and students around the country and abroad attend our online programs. We provide our students with the solid academic foundations, practical skills, and "real-world" opportunities they need to advance in their professions and lead their communities. We encourage them to participate actively in innovative programs that require effort, challenge critical thinking, provide solid career preparation and instill ethical values. There are many ways to learn about the exciting things Wilmington University has to offer: Explore our website; register for an information session—online or face-to-face; call our University Information Center; or stop by one of our locations. However you choose to connect, a caring and courteous professional will assist you. Wilmington University is a place where you can realize your potential as you seek intellectual challenges and personal fulfillment. It is our great hope that you will also discover a love for and commitment to lifelong learning. Sincerely, Dr. LaVerne T. Harmon President
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Wilmington University Board of Trustees Officers Chairman: The Honorable Joseph J. Farnan, Jr. Vice Chairman & Secretary: Thomas E. Leipold Vice Chairman: David F. Marvin Vice Chairman & Treasurer: Thomas S. Shaw
Members Robert C. Cole, Jr. Irénée du Pont, Jr. Alan D. Ellingsworth Michael J. Farnan Larry D. Gehrke G. Dean MacEwen, M.D. Lawrence H. Miller Dana P. Robinson The Honorable Sue L. Robinson Allen L. Samuels Richard P. Sanger Ronald C. Watts, Ed.D. Dorothy M. Peoples – Trustee Emeritus
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Wilmington University Vision, Mission, Values, and Initiatives Vision Wilmington University will distinguish itself as an open-access educational institution by building exemplary and innovative academic programs and student-centered services while anticipating the career and personal needs of those it serves.
Mission Wilmington University is committed to excellence in teaching, relevancy of the curriculum, and individual attention to students. As an institution with admissions policies that provide access for all, it offers opportunity for higher education to students of varying ages, interests, and aspirations. The University provides a range of exemplary career-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a growing and diverse student population. It delivers these programs at locations and times convenient to students and at an affordable price. A highly qualified full-time faculty works closely with part-time faculty drawn from the workplace to ensure that the University’s programs prepare students to begin or continue their career, improve their competitiveness in the job market, and engage in lifelong learning.
Institutional Values We are committed to being a University where RESPECT for each other is paramount, INTEGRITY guides all of our choices, providing educational OPPORTUNITY is our primary purpose, and RESPONSIVENESS to community needs is key. In designing academic programs and student services, we support INNOVATION and actively seek faculty with EXPERIENCE in their fields who can provide students with an EDUCATION focused on practical application. We are especially committed to CARING for our students as customers and partners.
Strategic Initiatives
Focusing on Our Students Expanding Opportunity Enhancing Academic Excellence Strengthening Our Organization Investing in Our Future
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Wilmington University Profile Main campus location
320 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720
Web Address
www.wilmu.edu
Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
President
Dr. LaVerne T. Harmon
Governance
Board of Trustees
Institutional Type
Private, non-profit
2017-18 Headcount (unduplicated)
19,520
History Wilmington University is an independent coeducational institution of higher education offering associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree programs. The University was chartered by the State of Delaware as a non-profit, four-year institution of higher learning on December 27, 1967. On June 27, 1975, Wilmington University was accredited and admitted to full membership by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Universities and Schools. The University initiated its first graduate program, a Master of Business Administration degree, in February 1977. In 1991, the Doctor of Education in Innovation and Leadership program was begun and offered in both the northern and southern portions of the state. A Doctor of Business Administration program was initiated in the spring of 2008, and in 2013, the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program was launched. To accommodate the institution’s growth at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the New Castle site has undergone considerable renovation and construction over the past 15 years. The Pratt Student Center was completed in 1988. The Peoples Library Building opened in 1995 and an additional classroom and student services building, The Admissions and Classroom Center, opened in 2000 and was renamed the Audrey Kohl Doberstein Admissions Center in the fall of 2007. In the almost four decades of the University’s existence, it has expanded its locations beyond New Castle to include other locations in Delaware, as well as sites in Maryland, New Jersey, and a growing online presence. The governance of Wilmington University rests with the Board of Trustees which is self-perpetuating. Dr. Donald E. Ross was appointed founding President late in 1967 and held the office from 1968 through 1977. He was succeeded by Nicholas N. Mazarella who served as Acting President from July 1, 1977, through January 30, 1979. Dr. Audrey K. Doberstein became President on April 6, 1979. Upon Dr. Doberstein’s retirement in June of 2005, Dr. Jack P. Varsalona was appointed President. He served as President until June 2017, at which point Dr. LaVerne T. Harmon was appointed President on July 1, 2017. In September of 2007, Wilmington College officially became known as Wilmington University in order to better reflect the evolving nature of the institution.
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Locations The main campus of Wilmington University is located in New Castle, Delaware. It is approximately six miles south of Wilmington on U.S. Route 13 and adjacent to Interstate Highway I-95 and I-495. University courses are also offered at the following locations: Site Dover Air Force Base Georgetown Dover Wilson Graduate Center Rowan College at Burlington County Rowan College at Burlington County Cumberland County College Salem Community College Joint Base-McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst Brandywine John H. Ammon Education Center Rowan College at Gloucester County
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Physical Location Dover AFB, DE Georgetown, DE Dover, DE New Castle, DE Mt. Laurel, NJ Pemberton, NJ Vineland, NJ Penns Grove, NJ McGuire AFB, NJ Wilmington, DE Newark, DE Sewell, NJ
MSCHE designation Additional Location Additional Location Additional Location Additional Location Additional Location Other Instructional Site Additional Location Other Instructional Site Additional Location Additional Location Additional Location Additional Location
Year Opened 1974 1980 2001 2004 2007 2007 2007 2007 2010 2011 2013 2014
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Enrollment From Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to Fiscal Year 2017-2018, Wilmington University’s unduplicated headcount grew from 12,500 to 19,520, an increase of 56% over a 10-year period. From Fiscal Year 2013-2014 to Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the unduplicated headcount rose from 19,116 to 19,520 which is an increase of 2% over the most recent five-year period.
Admissions Wilmington University honors an open admissions policy and welcomes applications from all interested potential students. The University seeks a diversified student body and encourages the submission of applications from students of widely differing backgrounds, aptitudes, and interests, including career-minded adults who wish to upgrade their skills or complete a degree program.
Degrees Offered Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS) Bachelor of Science (BS) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Master of Arts (MA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Education (MEd) Master of Science (MS) Master of Science in Management (MSM) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Degrees Awarded As of the publication of this report, in 2017-18 Wilmington University had awarded 1,951 undergraduate degrees, 2,321 graduate degrees, and 119 doctoral degrees. Due the fact that degrees are still in the process of being conferred for 2017-18, these numbers may change.
Institutional Accreditations
Wilmington University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000. The College of Business is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Legal Studies bachelor's degree and the post-bachelor's certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Nursing, B.S.N and M.S.N. programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Glossary of Terms Course Site: The Wilmington University site at which the student has taken any number of classes. This count can be duplicated as students have the option of taken classes at all sites. Degrees Awarded: The number of degrees reported by the Registrar’s Office as being awarded to eligible students during the academic year. This figure will include students who are anticipated to complete a degree that is currently in progress. Degrees Conferred: The number of degrees the Registrar’s Office confers for an academic year. A degree is considered conferred upon a student’s successful completion of all degree requirements for a particular program of study. Enrollment: An unduplicated count of students enrolled for one or more credits at the University. Headcount enrollment is often calculated on an annual basis, summarizing enrollment of individual students across three semesters. College totals include duplication due to the inclusion of dual majors, change of majors, and re-entries throughout the year. Full-Time Status (FT): An undergraduate student who is enrolled in 12 credits or more in one semester or a graduate student who is enrolled in 9 credits or more in one semester. Part-Time Status (PT): An undergraduate student who is enrolled in less than 12 credits in one semester or a graduate student who is enrolled in less than 9 credits in one semester. Reported Age: Age is calculated based on the date of birth provided by the student to the University. Not all students choose to disclose their date of birth, and as a result, only those for whom an age can be calculated will be included in this report. State of Residence: The state which the student claims as their home address state.
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2017-18 Student Profile
2017-18 Enrollment Undergraduate Full Time Part Time Graduate Full Time Part Time Doctoral Total
11,456 24% 76% 7,388 29% 71% 676 19,520
Enrollment by Gender Female Male Not Reported Total
N 12,731 6,746 43 19,520
% 63% 37% 0.2% 100%
Enrollment by State of Residency DE MD NJ PA Other Total
N 11,625 1,494 3,284 1,499 1,618 19,520
% 60% 8% 17% 8% 8% 100%
Enrollment by Ethnicity Amer. Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic Native Hawaiian/Other Pac. Islander White Undisclosed Total
N % 214 1% 1,271 7% 3,622 19% 787 4% 39 0.2% 7,088 36% 6,499 33% 19,520 100%
Enrollment by Reported Age Top 5 Countries for International Students N India Nepal Turkey Bangladesh China
887 55 38 36 23
%* 59% 4% 3% 2% 2%
<=24 25-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Undisclosed Total
N 4,544 4,880 5,346 3,032 1,714 4 19,520
% 23% 25% 27% 16% 9% 0.0% 100%
*Percent of total international students
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Enrollment by Course Site Online Learning Graduate Center New Castle Dover Brandywine Georgetown Dual Enrollment Dover Air Force Base Cumberland Joint Base-MDL Mount Laurel Gloucester Off Campus Pemberton Total*
N % 13,839 46% 4,720 16% 4,627 15% 2,280 8% 1,337 4% 843 3% 691 2% 451 2% 380 1% 314 1% 281 1% 178 1% 42 0.1% 13 0.0% 29,996 100%
Course Site is defined as the site at which a student has taken any number of courses during the academic year. Students have the option of taking courses at multiple sites, and as a result, the sum of the number of students enrolled in each course site will not equal the total unduplicated headcount.
*This headcount is duplicated due to multiple site options
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Enrollment by College Summary by College & Level College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Health Professions College of Social & Behavioral Sciences College of Technology Undergraduate Total
771 3,096 996 2,381 3,257 1,687 12,188
Graduate-College of Arts and Sciences Graduate-College of Business Graduate-College of Education Graduate-College of Health Professions Graduate-College of Online Experiential Learning Graduate-College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Graduate-College of Technology Doctoral-College of Business Doctoral-College of Education Doctoral-College of Health Professions Graduate Total
6 2,455 2,178 1049 10 905 1444 161 377 151 8,736
Undeclared/Non Degree
1070
University Total (duplicated*) University Total (unduplicated)
500
500
1000
1500
1000
1500
2000
2500
2000
3000
2500
3500
3000
21,994 19,520
*duplicated due to students enrolled in multiple majors
Enrollment in the 5 Most Popular Majors for 2017-18 Undergraduate Nursing- B.S.N. Business Management- B.S. Behavioral Science- B.S. Psychology- B.S. Criminal Justice- B.S.
1,611 1,180 958 740 662
Graduate Business Administration*- M.B.A. Info Systems Technologies*-M.S. Management*- M.S.M. Leadership*- M.S.N. School Leadership- M.Ed.
1,378 1,369 892 850 378
*includes all active concentrations
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Trended Analysis of Student Demographics Unduplicated Headcount 2013-2014
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
19,116
20,522
21,132
20,480
19,520
2%
Undergraduate and Graduate Enrollment Trends 25000 20000
19116
15000
12679
10000
7922
20522
21132
13153
13179
13076
9682
9741
2015-16
2016-17
8832
20480
19520
12209 8751
5000 0 2013-14
2014-15 Undergraduate Total
Graduate Total
2017-18
University Total (unduplicated)
Enrollment by Gender Male Female
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
6,529 12,587
7,409 13,113
8,013 13,119
7,501 12,979
6,746 12,731
3% 1%
Enrollment by Ethnicity Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic Native Hawaiian/Pac Islander White Undisclosed
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
186 837 4,670 522 28 9,335 3,538
235 1,760 4,939 527 44 9,676 3,341
260 2,595 5,009 556 51 9,859 2,802
275 2,281 5,028 529 48 9,749 2,570
214 1,271 3,622 787 39 7,088 6,499
15% 52% -22% 51% 39% -24% 84%
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Enrollment by Reported Age 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000
● ● ● ● ●
17-24 25-29 30-39 40-49 50+
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
4,986 4,462 4,866 3,079 1,610
5,723 4,962 5,039 3,065 1,658
5,859 5,291 5,168 3,113 1,698
5,380 5,105 5,217 3,110 1,659
4,544 4,880 5,346 3,032 1,714
-9% 9% 10% -2% 6%
* Students with an unknown age not represented.
Enrollment by State of Residence 14,000 13,000 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0
● ● ● ● ●
DE MD NJ PA Other
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
12,533 1,556 2,982 1,423 622
12,894 1,641 3,607 1,523 857
12,638 1,590 4,044 1,632 1228
12,125 1,593 3,785 1,600 1377
11,625 1,494 3,284 1,499 1,618
-7% -4% 10% 5% 160%
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Undergraduate Full Time and Part Time Enrollment Full Time Part Time
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
30% 70%
28% 72%
27% 73%
27% 73%
24% 76%
Graduate Full Time and Part Time Enrollment Full Time Part Time
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
28% 72%
36% 64%
33% 67%
33% 67%
29% 71%
Undergraduate Enrollment 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
70%
72%
73%
73%
76%
30%
28%
27%
27%
24%
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
71%
Full Time
Part Time
Graduate Enrollment 100% 90%
72%
64%
67%
67%
36%
33%
33%
2015-16
2016-17
80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%
28%
29%
10% 0% 2013-14
2014-15 Full Time
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Part Time
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Enrollment by Course Site AstraZeneca Brandywine Cumberland Dover Dover Air Force Base Dual Enrollment Georgetown Gloucester Graduate Center Joint Base - MDL Middletown Mount Laurel New Castle Off Campus Online Learning Pemberton
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
23 1,335 463 2,765 642
9 1,447 344 2,156 445
1,765 409 2,676 513
1,689 418 2,706 497
0% -18% -18% -30%
1,416 12 4,669 213 421 444 5,894
931 75 4,463 460 353 356 4,571
981 126 5,826 729 404 381 5,302
911 183 5,178 659 115 327 4,855
1,337 380 2,280 451 691 843 170 4,720 314
10,843 50
10,818 35
13,669 42
13,918 33
Growth of 4 Largest Sites 13,669
14,000
-40% 1383% 1% 47%
281 4,627 42 13,839 13
13,918
-37% -21% 28% -74%
13,839
13,000 12,000 10,843
10,818
11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000
5,894
5,826 4,571
5,000 4,000 3,000
4,669
5,178 5,302
4,855
4,463
2,765
2,676
2,706
2015-16
2016-17
2,156
4,720 4,627 2,280
2,000 1,000 0 2013-14
2014-15 Dover
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Graduate Center
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Online Learning
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Percentage of Students Taking 100% of their Courses Online 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
28% 29% 30% 34% 41%
Growth of Students Taking 100% of their Courses Online 9000
7968
8000
6950
7000 5425
6000 5000
5799
4027
4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
There is at least 1 student in each state currently taking at 100% of their classes online. Below is a breakdown of states with 10 or more students taking online courses:
From which states do students taking 100% of their courses online in 2017-18 reside? 10-19 students 20-49 students 50-100 students
DC, MA, MI, MN, NV, SC, TN, UT, WA AZ, CO, GA, IL, OH CA, FL, NC, NY, TX, VA
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808 students 828 students 1,594 students 3,776 students
MD PA NJ DE
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International Student Enrollment Trend
International Student Enrollment 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 5 yr % Change
3000
737 1015 1,925 2,513 2,466 1,512 49%
2513
2500
2466
1925
2000 1500
1,512 1015
1000 500 0 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Breakdown of Incoming (UG) Student Types 100% 90%
14%
17%
19%
22%
23%
68%
66%
63%
62%
57%
18%
17%
18%
16%
20%
2015-16 864 2,982 900
2016-17 687 2,644 945
2017-18 781 2,269 927
80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
● Freshman ● Transfer ● Re-Admit/Re-Entry
2013-14 764 2,887 608
2014-15 744 2,908 763
5 yr % Change 2% -21.4% 52.5%
Top 10 Institutions from which 2017-18 Students Transferred College/University Name Delaware Technical & Community College University of Delaware Cumberland County College Rowan College at Burlington County Delaware State University Rowan College at Gloucester County Cecil College Camden County College Wor-Wic Community College Delaware County Community College
Count* 1160 205 157 126 121 118 95 91 88 88
*Students can transfer in credits from more than one institution; as a result, count does not equal number of transfer students.
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Trended Analysis of Enrollment by College Summary by College & Level
College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Health Professions College of Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Technology Undergraduate Total Graduate-College of Arts and Sciences Graduate-College of Business Graduate-College of Education Graduate-College of Health Professions Graduate-College of Online Experiential Learning Graduate-College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduate-College of Technology Doctoral-College of Business Doctoral-College of Education Doctoral-College of Health Professions Graduate Total Undeclared/Non Degree University Total (duplicated) University Total (unduplicated)
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2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
990 3,401 1,152 2,033 3,564 1,539 12,679
1066 3,354 1,171 2,205 3,731 1,626 13,153
978 3,356 1,125 2,284 3,755 1,681 13,179
827 3,287 1,008 2,482 3,723 1,749 13,076
771 3,096 996 2,381 3,257 1,687 12,188
5 yr % Change -22% -9% -14% 17% -9% 10% -4%
2,526 2,420 871
2,565 2,246 970
2,569 2,119 1046
2,536 2,138 1088
934 589 140 393 49 7,922
959 1480 148 394 70 8,832
978 2302 153 421 94 9,682
988 2303 165 398 125 9,741
6 2,455 2,178 1049 10 905 1444 161 377 151 8,736
595
790
770
762
1070
80%
21,196 19,116
22,775 20,522
23,631 21,132
23,579 20,480
21,994 19,520
4% 2%
-3% -10% 20% -3% 145% 15% -4% 208% 10%
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Trended Analysis of Enrollment by College and Major *Inactive programs are highlighted *Inactive programs with no enrollment over the last two (2) years are not reported.
College of Arts and Sciences 5 year % Change
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Associate in Arts General Studies Liberal Studies Bachelor of Science Communication (all active concentrations) Integrated Marketing Media (No Declared Concentration) Environ Science and Policy General Studies Liberal Studies Certificate Program Applied Statistics in Business
313 310 3 626 124 51 73
335 167 168 659 209 82 127
294 77 217 629 249 110 139
234 33 201 548 220 104 116
-25% -95% 7133% -15% 77% 63% 27%
496 6
239 211
112 268
25 44 259 2 2
234 17 217 532 219 83 93 43 56 11 246 5 5
Undergraduate - College of Arts and Sciences Total
939
994
923
784
771
-18%
Master of Science Teaching English to SOL Gradtaue - College of Arts and Sciences Total
College of Arts and Sciences Total
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-98% 4000%
6 6 0
0
0
0
6
939
994
923
784
777
-17%
20
College of Business 2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Bachelor of Science Accounting Accounting and Finance Business Analytics Business Management (All active concentrations) Nonprofit Management Professional Aeronautics (No Declared Concentration) Finance (All active concentrations) Environmental Policy (No Declared Concentration) Human Resource Management (All active concentrations) Nonprofit Management (No Declared Concentration) Management Info Systems Marketing (All active concentrations) Digital Marketing Digital Publishing Multimedia Nonprofit Management (No Declared Concentration) Organizational Management Sports Management (All active concentrations) Nonprofit Management (No Declared Concentration) Certificate Program Digital Marketing EntrpreneurshipSBM Human Resource Management Marketing Nonprofit Management Sports Analytics Training and Staff Development Post Bachelors Certificate Accounting Accounting Review
3158 306 175 1328
3079 279 190 1 1325
42 1286 163
47 1278 161
3008 253 190 14 1319 4 52 1263 146
2870 238 176 25 1239 6 67 1166 159
163 296
161 277
146 293
296 5 224
277 1 203
293 1 190
159 293 2 291 1 192 1 3
2741 245 180 35 1178 12 62 1104 140 1 139 290 3 287
Undergraduate - College of Business Total
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5 year % Change
-13% -20% 3% -11% 47.62% -14% -14% -15% -2% -3% -100% -14%
1 224 462 199
203 456 186
189 442 160
188 410 137 3 134 278 15 24 139 10 8
199 52
186 52
160 105
11 32
12 33 1
12 63
9 10 10
6 11 11
30 9 9
82 7 7
3220
3142
3122
3155
1 187 355 125 2 123 336 18 41 168 13 15 2 79 19 12 7 3096
-17% -23% -37% -38% 546% 273% 425%
778% 90% 20% -4%
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College of Business (Continued)
Master of Business Admin. Business Administration (All active concentrations) Accounting Business Technology Mgmt Environ Sustainability Environmental Stewardship Finance Health Care Administration Homeland Security Management Info Systems Marketing Management Nonprofit Management Organizational Leadership (No Declared Concentration) Master of Science Accounting Health Care Administration Human Resource Management Management Organizational Leadership Public Administration Master of Science in Mgt Management (All active concentrations) Health Care Administration Homeland Security Human Resource Management Management Info Systems Marketing Military Leadership Nonprofit Management Organizational Leadership Public Administration Sports Management (No Declared Concentration)
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2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
1527 1527 82
1467 1467 90
1428 1428 104
14 15 170 261 49 142 120
29 4 166 264 40 171 119
27 3 154 263 37 145 107
1378 1378 83 33 20
163 511 80 59 2 7 1 5 6 816 816 213 33 154 29 71 3
183 401 73 62 2 7
156 71 12 74
190 83 21 65
208 380 89 77 3 4 1 2 2 959 959 267 15 187 64 62 2 1 198 84 28 51
1402 1402 95 16 16 2 140 270 26 154 90 9 209 375 101 95 2 1 1 1 1 927 927 268 14 175 54 45 3 11 194 77 32 54
1 1 926 926 228 24 194 49 68 4
140 263 33 105 78 14 183 426 121 116 1 2 1 1 892 893 217 12 181 43 51 2 14 178 55 34 106
5 year % Change
-10% -10% 1% 43% -100% -18% 1% -33% -26% -35% 12% -17% 51% 97% -50% -71% 0% -100% -83% 9% 9% 2% -64% 18% 48% -28% -33% 14% -23% 183% 42%
22
College of Business (Continued) 2013-14
Graduate Certificate Environ Sustainability Finance Health Care Administration Human Resource Management Management Info Systems Marketing Management Nonprofit Management Organizational Leadership Cert of Advanced Study Finance Graduate - College of Business Total Doctor of Business Admin Business Administration Doctoral- College of Business Total
College of Business Total
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2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
3
32
64 4 2 10 16 11 6 1 14
2423
1 1 2467
2 2 2481
1 6 9 5 1 2 8 1 1 2463
138 138
146 146
153 153
162 162
1 1
1
5 year % Change
2455
1%
161 161
17% 17%
138
146
153
162
161
17%
5781
5755
5756
5780
5712
-1%
23
College of Education 2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Associate in Science Early Childhood Ed Bachelor of Science Career and Tech Education Early Childhood Ed Education Studies (all active concentrations) Early Childhood Ed Elementary Education K-6 Middle Level 6-8 English Middle Level 6-8 Math Middle Level 6-8 Science Middle Level 6-8 Soc Sci Skilled and Technical Sciences (No Declared Concentration) Elementary Education K-6 Middle Level Education (all active concentrations) 6-8 English 6-8 Math 6-8 Science 6-8 Social Science (No Declared Concentration) Middle Level Education 5-8 Primary Education K-4
40 40 889 20
52 52 1057 9
52 52 972 11
51 17 26 5 2 1
529 124 305 23 27 15 35
664 173 368 35 31 14 42 1
29 29 961 8 25 661 165 367 36 27 14 42 10
632 184 49 55 25 55
401 118 29 34 16 39
232 64 12 29 11 12
6 6 990 16 18 496 125 251 16 21 7 30 6 40 364 95 19 31 7 30 8
Undergraduate - College of Education Total
929
1109
1024
121 121 2008 159 6 9 19 124 39 27
74 74 1992 158 4 7 19 412 136 100
78 78 1959 159 4 9 17 405 146 90
58
176
169
Master of Arts Secondary Teaching Master of Education Applied Technology in Educ CTE Administrative CTE Certification CTE Instructional Education Studies (all active concentrations) Elementary Education K-6 Secondary Education Skilled and Technical Sciences Special Education (No Declared Concentration) Education Study Elem and Sec School Counseling Elementary Education K-6 Elementary Studies 2017-2018 Wilmington University Factbook
1 1
5 409 252 1
202 64 21 24 6 12 1 1
222 118 2
-85% -85% 11% -20% 873% 635% 865% 220% 950% 2900%
-42% -48% -61% -44% -72% -45%
1
-100% 0%
990
996
7%
73 73 1837 166 1 6 19 280 106 67 2 101 4 2 163 123 5
80 80 1771 149 1 8 11 150 50 34 3 50 13
-34% -34% -12% -6% -83% -11% -42% 21% 28% 26%
1
337 135 3
5 year % Change
209 122 38
-14% -100% -49% -52% 3700% 24
College of Education (continued) 2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
ESOL Literacy Instruction (all active concentrations) Gifted and Talented Teacher of Reading Teaching and Learning (No Declared Concentration) Literacy Middle Level Education 5-8 Primary Education K-4 Reading Reading ESOL Literacy School Administration School Counseling Non-Cert School Leadership School Leadership Non-Cert Special Education Special Education Admin Special Education Instruction Special Education Non-Cert Cert of Advanced Study Applied Technology in Educ Education Study Elem and Sec School Counseling English as a Second Language Gifted and Talented School Administration Graduate Certificate Applied Technology in Educ Autism-Severe Disabilities Early Chldhd Exceptional Child ESOL Literacy Gifted and Talented Reading Specialist STEM Education Teacher of Stdnts Disabilities Grad Course of Study Education
43 179 26 25 91
44 186 23 39 110
40 203 36 49 109
39 187 35 50 100 1
1 3 5 66 11 3 43 370 4 259 27 1 74 84 1 10
1 2 1 60 23 2 51 368 8 140 15 2 42 24 1 3 9
21 173 16 47 107 3 1 1 1 65 3 1 83 378 48 157 1 144 6 20
Graduate - College of Education Total
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11 2
1 1 61 19 1 90 373 35 101 6 39 64 43 1 2 20 11 9 4
1 3 61 10 1 124 349 85 86 2 97 28 29 1 1 13 10 1 3 202 1 77 15 29
1
1
3
30 30
16 16
1 20 20
77 13 13
2243
2108
2104
2154
2178
1
-51% -3% -38% 88% 18% 0% -67% -80% -2% -73% -67% 93% 2% 1100% -39% -96% 14300% -92% -76% -100% -100%
16 2 2 305 4 101 35 39 3 5 1 117 2 2
2
5 year % Change
-97%
-3%
-93% -93%
25
College of Education (continued) 5 year % Change
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Doctor of Education Educ Lead and Innovation (all active concentrations) Educational Leadership Building Leadership District Leadership Teacher Leadership (No Declared Concentration) Higher Ed Lead and Innovation Higher Education Leadership Org Learn, Lead, and Innov
379 175
366 163
402 165
390 149
-1% -37%
93
92
117
118
111
111
120
123
377 110 39 9 12 11 7 115 1 112
Doctoral - College of Education Total
379
366
402
390
377
-1%
3551
3583
3530
3534
3551
0%
College of Education Total
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24% 1%
26
College of Health Professions 5 year % Change
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Bachelor of Science Allied Health (all active concentrations) Education Management (No Declared Concentration) Health Sciences BS in Nursing Nursing Nursing Pathway Certificate Program Health Information Technology Heath Promotion: Fitness Hispanic Culture Nursing Holistic Palliative Care Post BSN Certificate Legal Nurse Consultant
189 188 2 6 180 1 1761 1571 190 2
185 180 1 4 175 5 1975 1705 270 33 23 1 9
310 124
493 49
2
174 171 1 5 165 3 1897 1674 223 23 16 1 6
1 123 186 1999 1736 263 72 35 14 15 8 2 2
1 48 444 1808 1611 197 74 36 17 12 9 6 6
Undergraduate - College of Health Professions Total
1952
2094
2193
2383
2381
22%
Master of Science in Nursing Adult/Ger Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Leadership (all active concentrations) Educator Executive Legal Nurse Consultant (No Declared Concentration) Post MSN Certificate Adult/Ger Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Leadership (all active concentrations) Educator Executive Legal Nurse Consultant (No Declared Concentration) Legal Nurse Consultant Psychiatric Mental Health NP
811 34 159 618 276 225 51 66 43 14 29
884 30 175 679 311 247 52 69 57 11 42
987 24 175 788 354 300 50 84 40 6 32
991 15 162 814 341 280 52 141 34 2 25 6
1001 10 141 850 350 301 66 133 48 2 26 6 3 1 1 1
23% -71% -11% 38% 27% 34% 29% 102% 12% -86% -10%
4
2
Graduate - College of Health Professions Total
854
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161% -74% -100% -83% -73% 44300% 3% 3% 4% 3600%
500%
14 941
1027
1025
1049
23%
27
College of Health Professions (continued) 5 year % Change
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Doctor of Nursing Practice Nursing Practice (all active concentrations) Advanced Practice Leadership (No Declared Concentration)
48 48
70 70
94 94
130 130
215% 215%
48
70
94
130
151 151 5 3 143
Doctoral - College of Health Professions Total
48
70
94
130
151
215%
2854
3105
3314
3538
3581
25%
2016-17
2017-18
5 year % Change
9 9
10 10
9
10
College of Health Professions Total
198%
College of Online and Experiential Learning 2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Graduate Certificate E-Learn Design and Technology Graduate - College of Online and Experiential Learning
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0
0
0
28
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 year % Change
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Bachelor of Science Behavioral Science Criminal Justice Govt and Public Policy (all active concentrations) Compliance Social Policy (No Declared Concentration) Legal Studies Organizational Dynamics Psychology Certificate Program Child Advocacy Studies Community Engagement Compliance Conflict Resolution Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Justice Emotional Intelligence and Ldr Family Science Trauma Informed Approaches Post Bachelors Certificate Legal Studies
3045 1178 764 41
3061 1195 785 47
2946 1132 745 52
2795 1085 731 42
41 168 113 781 263 200
47 156 114 764 343 252
14
36
49
55
52 134 104 779 390 256 1 1 75 1 52 1
42 119 93 725 645 344 11 10 127 15 56 13
39 39
42 42
3 36 36
69 33 33
2536 954 662 48 4 7 37 110 72 690 693 307 17 13 111 37 77 33 9 89 28 28
Undergraduate - College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
3347
3446
3372
3473
3257
-3%
Master of Science Admin of Human Services Administration of Justice (all active concentrations) Criminal Behavior Homeland Security Leadership and Administration (No Declared Concentration) Applied Family Science Clinical Mental Health Counsel Homeland Security (all active concentrations) Information Assurance Military Leadership Organizational Leadership Safety and Security Graduate Certificate Case Mgmt for Human Services
860 302 317 144 60 59 54
872 336 308 132 59 55 62 135 93 21 8 20 44
905 328 302 139 51 51 61 59 126 90 17 9 22 42 7 7
871 293 231 96 39 35 61 103 125 119 19 12 34 52 19 19
2% -3% -27% -33% -35% -41% 13%
134 99 12 12 18 57
915 360 336 150 68 64 54 1 129 88 24 3 17 44 1 1
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-17% -19% -13% 17%
-10% -35% -36% -12% 163% 54%
693% 57%
-28% -28%
-7% 20% 58% 0% 89% -9%
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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (continued) 2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 year % Change
Post Master Certificate Child and Family Counseling Homeland Security Mental Heath Counseling
59 31 3 25
35 13 2 20
39 20 4 15
31 16 4 11
15 5 7 3
-75% -84% 133% -88%
Graduate - College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
911
907
954
943
905
-1%
4258
4353
4326
4416
4162
-2%
College of Social and Behavioral Science Total
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College of Technology
Associate in Science Applied Technology Media Art, Design and Tech Bachelor of Science Applied Technology Communication Management Computer and Network Security Game Design and Development Information Resource Mgmt (all active concentrations) Managerial Track Technical Track (No Declared Concentration) Information Systems Mgmt (all active concentrations) Managerial Track Technical Track (No Declared Concentration) Media Design (all active concentrations) Digital Publishing Multimedia Photography Print Web (No Declared Concentration) Software Design and Devel Studio Production(all active concentrations) Broadcast Journalism Digital Film Making TV and Journalism TV and Video Production Design Video and Motion Graphics (all active concentrations) 3D and Motion Graphics Digital Film Making Visual Effects (No Declared Concentration) Web Info Systems
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2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
70
71
56
56
70 1251
71 1319
56 1364 6
488 151 6 1 1 4 176 141 35
533 166 2
576 142 2
56 1404 34 1 614 149
57 17 40 1410 41 1 658 162 1
206 59 96 50 1
212 61 101 48 2
2 186 148 38
1 1 204 161 42 1 220 63 108 48 1
185 134 51 181 50 84 45 1
2 59
42 32
1 97 25
41 5 31 5
42 16 1 70 14 49 7
20 11 1 81 14 54 13
18 6 1 86 14 57 15
85
89
59
32
98 1 61 36
1 170 82 31 57 137 36 56 27 1 1 16 129 11 9 1 1 92 16 49 11 16 8
5 year % Change
-19% -43% 13%
35% 7% -83% -100% -100% -75% -3% -42% -11% -33% -39% -42% -46% 0%
-89% -100% -85% -97% 124% 220% 58% 120% -91%
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College of Technology (continued) 5 year % Change
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Certificate Program Digital Evidence Discovery Digital Evidence Invest Graphic Design Java Programming Maker Microsoft.NET Apps Development Photography Web Applications Development
44 18 12
76 22 42
64 23 31
166 52 83
400% 328% 550%
1
1 2 7
14
12
9
21
220 77 78 14 11 4 8 2 26
Undergraduate - College of Technology
1365
1466
1484
1626
1687
24%
Master of Science Cybersecurity Info Systems Technologies (all active concentrations) Geographic Information Systems Information Assurance Internet/Web Design Management and Mgmt Info Sys Technology Project Management (No Declared Concentration) Graduate Certificate Game Based Learning Management Info Systems SCADA Cyber Security Technology Project Management
623
1472
2292
1472
461 80 82
1238 137 97
2292 15 1965 200 109 3
1428 59 1369 3 922 134 76 43 191 16 3 2 6 5
129%
623
2039 2 2037 11 1701 186 89 16 34 16 1 4 9 2
Graduate - College of Technology
624
1472
2292
2055
1444
131%
1989
2938
3776
3681
3131
57%
College of Technology Total
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1 1
86%
120% 100% 68% -7%
1500% 200%
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Number of Degrees Conferred by College Undergraduate Degrees Conferred
College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Health Professions College of Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Technology Undergraduate Total
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
5 yr % Change
159 475 148 338 503 180 1,803
137 539 191 476 558 205 2,106
156 517 180 470 508 189 2,020
133 553 200 635 607 264 2,130
100 453 146 548 485 219 1,951
-37% -5% -1% 62% -4% 22% 8%
593 528 240 248 755 23 87 19 2,493 4,513
656 541 316 320 1,065 21 73 22 2,568 4,698
570 403 246 253 849 29 58 32 2,440 4,391
-4% -27% 48% 11% 563% 45% 32%
Graduate Degrees Conferred Graduate – College of Business Graduate – College of Education Graduate – College of Health Professions Graduate – College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Graduate – College of Technology Doctoral – College of Business Doctoral – College of Education Doctoral – College of Health Professions Graduate Total Grand Total
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593 550 166 227 128 20 44 1,728 3,531
576 563 221 224 178 17 66 11 1,856 3,962
41% 24%
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Surveys Wilmington University utilizes student surveys to gather information regarding student satisfaction, student engagement, and program outcomes from various levels at different stages in the education process on a Universitywide level each year. The primary survey instruments the University administers are the College Outcomes Survey (formerly the ACT Survey), and the Annual Alumni Survey. Additionally, the Office of Institutional Research also develops and deploys a number of other survey instruments throughout the year. The survey topics, as well as their audiences, are varied. The types of surveys created include, but are not limited to:
Course/program outcomes and satisfaction surveys Pre- and post-class skill assessments Department-specific surveys (Athletics, Academic Advising, Career Services, Library, Student Success Center) Community Awareness/Impressions of Wilmington University University event-related surveys (for both students and faculty/staff) Surveys for faculty and staff
The following pages provide information and data related to the two major survey instruments administered. Full reports for these surveys are available by contacting the Office of Institutional Research.
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Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) College Senior Survey Each year graduates are sent a college outcomes survey to measure University outcomes, student satisfaction, and experiences. In previous years, these responses were gathered through the ACT College Outcomes Survey; however, in 2015 the instrument was changed to the HERI College Senior Survey because the ACT College Outcomes Survey was no longer available. The College Senior Survey is administered to graduating undergraduate seniors and includes a range of questions related to outcomes and post-college plans including:
Engagement Student-Faculty interaction Satisfaction Cognitive and affective development Degree aspirations, career plans, and post-college plans Goals and values
As of the date of this publication, the results from the 2018 distribution of the HERI College Senior Survey were not available. Once these results become available, a formal report will be available on the IR SharePoint site. The results indicated below represent those of students surveyed in 2017 during the University’s third administration of the HERI College Senior Survey.
Wilmington University Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: General education or core curriculum courses Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Laboratory facilities and equipment Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Library resources Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Technology resources Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size 2017-2018 Wilmington University Factbook
Graduating Seniors WilmU National
90.7% 4.33 0.68 -
74.0% 3.88 0.94 *** 0.48
72.3% 3.97 0.83 -
66.0% 3.79 0.93 * 0.19
82.3% 4.14 0.80 -
77.2% 3.99 0.85 * 0.18
79.0% 4.07 0.80 -
71.4% 3.85 0.91 *** 0.24
Difference
0.45
0.18
0.15
0.22
35
Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Tutoring or other academic assistance Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Courses in your major field Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Amount of contact with faculty Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Class size Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance
74.5% 4.03 0.88 -
67.4% 3.83 0.88 ** 0.23
89.8% 4.33 0.73 -
86.5% 4.23 0.86
82.9% 4.17 0.81 -
87.7% 4.33 0.78 ** -0.21
89.3% 4.38 0.67 -
91.7% 4.44 0.71
0.20
0.10
0.12
Graduating Seniors WilmU National
-0.16
-0.06
Difference
Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: General education or core curriculum courses Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Laboratory facilities and equipment Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Library resources Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Technology resources Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Tutoring or other academic assistance Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation 2017-2018 Wilmington University Factbook
83.9% 4.28 0.81
78.5% 3.99 0.84
0.29
72.5% 3.97 0.86
69.5% 3.84 0.91
0.13
83.7% 4.12 0.77
80.3% 4.08 0.81
0.04
77.7% 4.12 0.81
74.0% 3.90 0.88
68.6% 3.99 0.91
65.2% 3.82 0.87
0.17
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Courses in your major field Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Amount of contact with faculty Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Class size Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Relevance of coursework to everyday life Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Relevance of coursework to future career plans Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Overall quality of instruction Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Significance Effect size Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: Ability to find a faculty or staff mentor Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation Overall college experience Very satisfied / Satisfied Mean Standard deviation If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current college? Definitely yes / Probably yes Mean Standard deviation
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94.0% 4.40 0.67
86.5% 4.23 0.83
0.17
88.0% 4.27 0.74
87.5% 4.35 0.78
-0.08
95.9% 4.47 0.58
92.2% 4.46 0.68
0.01
82.9% 4.14 0.80
74.4% 3.94 0.85
0.20
84.0% 4.15 0.82
75.5% 3.98 0.92
0.17
88.8% 4.28 0.81 -
87.0% 4.20 0.76
0.08
78.8% 4.01 0.93
55.1% 3.50 1.08
0.51
90.0% 4.35 0.76
85.4% 4.19 0.78
0.16
92.2% 3.48 0.79
83.6% 3.22 0.78
0.26
0.11
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The Annual Alumni Survey The Wilmington University Annual Alumni Survey was born out of a need for a more comprehensive, uniform look at program outcomes and alumni satisfaction across all colleges. The survey asks identical information from students across all colleges and levels. By creating one instrument that is unchanging across all colleges, program outcomes and alumni satisfaction can be measured more completely. However, though the basic structure of each survey does not change, each instrument allows for additional questions to be included to address accreditation or program review needs. This survey was deployed in October 2017 to a total of 4,937 alumni who graduated between August 2016 and May 2017. Of those contacted, 685 individuals responded, for a response rate of 13.8%. Prior to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey administration, Institutional Research worked with University Relations in a coordinated effort to increase awareness of this survey to our alumni population. Examples of initiatives completed included a postcard campaign to encourage alumni to update their contact information, and a social media campaign that coincided with the launch of the survey in October. Institutional Research also met with Career Services to incorporate questions related to employment that are worded in compliance with NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) standards and protocol. These questions capture details about what alumni are doing professionally after graduation and, in addition to employment, include information regarding full time volunteer work, military service, and further education. Highlights from the full trended analysis of the four years for which data was collected for this survey are presented below. The full report can be found on the IR SharePoint site.
Employment vs Unemployment 79%
78%
74%
73%
8% 2011
17%
12%
12%
78%
78%
71%
6%
3%
2012
2013
Employed full time
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12%
10% 4% 2014
6% 2015
Employed part time
10% 6% 2016
9% 7% 2017
Unemployed
38
Top 4 Industries Over Time 45% 39%
40% 35% 30%
35%
33%
29% 26%
25%
27%
25% 23%
20% 20% 15%
12% 10%
10%
13%
12% 8%
9%
9% 6% 7%
5% 4%
5%
8% 8% 7% 8% 7% 7% 7%
2%
0% Education
Health care/Health care administration 2011
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2012
2013
Information Technology 2014
2015
2016
Banking, investments, finance, insurance
2017
39
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