University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Like No Other

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives. As our academic reputation continues to rise year after year, we embrace a community of well-rounded students who will add their talents and interests to our campus.

UNCW is a public institution with 18,000 students and offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees and many distance learning options. UNCW’s 58 undergraduate academic programs are housed in the Cameron School of Business, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health & Human Services, Watson College of Education. Outside the classroom, students are involved in 300+ campus organizations, show their Seahawk pride for UNCW’s 19 NCAA Division I sports, and explore the historic downtown Wilmington and nearby beaches.