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Wilberforce University

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The latest iteration of this study, "Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs," reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Wilberforce University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Wilberforce University’s faculty, employees, and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion, and a more dynamic community environment.

Founded in 1856 in Wilberforce, Ohio, Wilberforce University (WU) is the nation’s oldest private, HBCU owned and operated by African Americans. WU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, communications, computing and engineering sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

  • $24.4M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 238
    Jobs
  • $227.8M
    Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates