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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Carolina

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
64.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹22,68,646Out-of-state
Students
14,922Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, or University of North Carolina at Wilmington, (UNC Wilmington or UNCW) is a public research university in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system and enrolled 18,848 undergraduate and graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Founded on September 4, 1947, Wilmington College opened as a junior college, primarily providing education to World War II veterans. The school became a four-year liberal arts college in 1963, following legislation from the North Carolina General Assembly. In 1969, the college became a university and was renamed as the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Today, it has three campuses with the main campus in Wilmington, an extension campus in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and the Center for Marine Science near Myrtle Grove, North Carolina.

Admissions planning estimate

64.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 29.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 74.01%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 74% (12,856/17,370; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

64 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 20,393
Offered a place 13,101
Enrolled 2,754

21% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1230-1340
4001600
ACT composite24-29
136

What a year costs

₹36,89,649 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹22,68,646
  • Housing₹13,40,222
  • Books & supplies₹80,782
Sticker price ₹36,89,649
After aid (average) ₹18,88,878

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹6,83,543
Out-of-state ₹22,68,646

Average aid awarded: ₹7,68,833 a year.

Outcomes and support

88.2%
Retention
70.6%
Graduation
46%
Get financial aid
13%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 78.8%
Hispanic 9.1%
African American 4.1%
Multiracial 3.4%
Asian 2%
Unknown 0.9%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Decisions out 20 Jan 2027 In 69 days
  3. Regular decision 1 Feb 2027 In 81 days

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate64.24%
Total Applicants20393
Admitted Applicants13101
Enrolled Applicants2754
Application Fee₹7,515
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Regular Decision Date2027-02-01
Decision Notification Date2027-01-20

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1230
SAT Composite 75th %1340
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹6,83,543
Out-of-State Tuition₹22,68,646
Average Housing Cost₹13,40,222
Books & Supplies₹80,782
Average Net Price₹18,88,878
Students Receiving Aid46%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,68,833
Out-of-State Students13%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.07%
Asian2.04%
Hispanic9.08%
White78.83%
Multiracial3.39%
Native American0.48%
Pacific Islander0.18%
International1.03%
Unknown Race0.89%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate70.59%
Retention Rate88.16%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates14922

Contact

Street Address601 S College Rd
ZIP Code28403
Phone(910) 962-3243
Websitehttps://www.uncw.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/