The college is also known as the Ambroli English School.

Wilson College got affiliated to the University of Bombay in 1861.

Along with Scottish Church College, Calcutta, and Madras Christian College, Wilson College was one of the few institutions for higher education in early 19th century colonial India.

The college runs a student's council for the students.

The Wilson College library has a large collection of rare books that are not available in other libraries in the state.

The college is primarily divided into three broad spectrum- Arts, Science and Professional Courses / Self financing courses.

The different subjects offered under each are as follows:

Arts Department:

• English
  
• French
  
• Hindi
  
• Sanskrit
  
• Marathi


• Economics


• History


• Philosophy


• Political Science


• Sociology

Science Departments:

• Botany


• Chemistry


• Maths


• Microbiology


• Physics


• Zoology

Professional Courses / Self financing courses:

• BMM


• BMS


• Comp. Sc.


• Biotech

The college regularly conducts Co-operative Education Programme (CEP) - The objective of the C E P is to prepare students for the world of work, equipping them with the skills and a mindset necessary for effectiveness at a workplace.

Wilson College has a rich tradition of encouraging and nurturing talent. The Fine Arts Circle co-ordinates participation in inter-collegiate events, organizes workshops, competitions and cultural events in the college.

The college campus offers facilities for Boxing Karate, Volley Ball and Basket Ball.

The college runs a Nature Club where conservation activities along with educational activities are carried out.