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University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$12,876

$29,751

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,101
Declined 7,292
Total Received 20,393
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Enrollment

15,254

undergraduate students

3,594

graduate students

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Location

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 18,848
Established in 1947
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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

no
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
680
25th
620
75th
660
25th
610
75th
30
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

Admit Rate

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,101
Declined 7,292
Total Received 20,393

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

73%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,448

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,277
Housing $9,128
Food $5,140
Additional fees $5,599
Books & supplies $860
Total $28,004
Average Financial Aid - $7,448
Total with Avg. Aid $20,556
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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.
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering 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
Financial Analytics 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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science 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
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Policy Analysis, 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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Programs Offered

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

18,848

total students

88%

in-state

12%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

81%

15,254
students

Female
63%
9,636

Male
37%
5,618

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

13,217
students

Female
62%
8,219

Male
38%
4,998

13%

2,037
students

Female
70%
1,417

Male
30%
620

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
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

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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