University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$13,295

$28,963

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 11,605
Declined 5,255
Total Received 16,860
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Public

14,294

undergraduate students

3,549

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1947, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a public university that is known for its strong programs in marine science, nursing, and business. It is located on a 661-acre campus in Wilmington, North Carolina—10 to 15 miles from several Atlantic coast beaches.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 17,843
Established in 1947
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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661-acre campus in Wilmington (population: 119,045), 128 miles from Raleigh. Served by air and bus; train serves Fayetteville (92 miles). School operates transportation around campus and surrounding area. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC
28403-5963

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
22%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
63%
Top 1/2
95%
Bottom 1/2
5%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
620
75th
680
25th
600
75th
29
25th
23
75th
27
25th
23
75th
29
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $80
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 1
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 11,605
Declined 5,255
Total Received 16,860

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

96%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

74%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,644

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,317
Housing $8,008
Food $4,597
Additional fees $5,978
Books & supplies $1,130
Total $27,030
Average Financial Aid - $6,644
Total with Avg. Aid $20,386

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 910 962-3177
F: 910 962-3851
finaid@uncw.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, basketball, cycling, equestrian sports, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, quidditch, rowing, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, quidditch, rowing, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aikido, badminton, basketball, battleship, corn hole, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, indoor soccer, Irish dance, kickball, pickleball, sand volleyball, softball, spikeball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, walleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Colonial Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
German Language and Literature yes
Gerontology yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
Information Technology yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Investments and Securities yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes yes yes
Marine Sciences yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical yes yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Statistics, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Professional Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law

17,843

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

80%

14,294
students

Female
65%
9,239

Male
35%
5,055

20%

3,549
students

Female
72%
2,562

Male
28%
987

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

11,923
students

Female
63%
7,453

Male
37%
4,470

17%

2,371
students

Female
75%
1,786

Male
25%
585

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: March 1

Spring: October 15

Summer: March 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 52
Countries most often represented France
Germany
Mexico
Spain
Turkey
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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