Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at College of Wilmington with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at College of Wilmington
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,716$4,2271500 Contact Hours11 Months $16,042
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $9,966$2,675600 Contact Hours5 Months $9,978
3Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $12,439$567740 Contact Hours6 Months $12,154
4Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $11,151$325800 Contact Hours7 Months $7,334

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Cosmetology/Cosmetologist program which is the largest program at College of Wilmington.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $20,135 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at College of Wilmingtonhas decreased by 0.80% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at College of Wilmington.
Living Costs Trends
College of Wilmington 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$12,674$11,696
2022$13,889$11,836
2023$10,879$9,654
2024$15,018$10,191
2025$11,836$8,299
Living Costs Trends Chart