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Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce University Wilberforce University was established in 1856 and is the oldest African-American university in the nation. This coeducational liberal arts institute is located in Wilberforce, Ohio. Wilberforce University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of humanities, social sciences, business, economics, engineering and computing sciences, and natural sciences. The academic divisions of the university include:
The sports teams of Wilberforce University are nicknamed the Bulldogs. They participate in various sports including basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, flag football, and volleyball. The athletics department of the university is a member of the American Mideast Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Wilberforce University is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Wilberforce, OH. The school has a African Methodist Episcopal religious affiliation. Wilberforce University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree. Course TopicsThe most common major fields study at Wilberforce University include business and management, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration. Wilberforce University SelectivityThe school does not admit all applicants. FacultySome professors at Wilberforce University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Student EnrollmentThe school, in 2007, had 834 students (825 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Wilberforce University are minorities. Student LifeMost students at the school attend full-time. Wilberforce University is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Wilberforce University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports.
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