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- School Code: 794800
- Phone: (302) 736-2300
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
136FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,788Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Political Science Degree
The political science program at Wilmington University prepares students for careers in federal, state, and local governments, as well as law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations, campaign management and polling, journalism, electoral politics, and more. The program focuses the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Program courses include: political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of political institutions and processes. Get more details below including other Delaware colleges that offer political science degrees.
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Wilmington University
120 N State St, Dover, DE
Wilmington University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Castle, DE, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Wilmington University is nearly nine thousand annually.
Areas of study offered at Wilmington University include:
- Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $10,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Wilmington University may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.
The Wilmington University "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's http://www.wilmu.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wilmington University has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 6 |
Master's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 4 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 2 |
White | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Political Science program at Wilmington University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Political Scientists
Description
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Wilmington University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Wilmington University may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wilmington University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Track and Field (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling