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    University of North Carolina Wilmington

    Wilmington, NC · South

    Acceptance rate
    64.2%
    SAT mid-50
    1230-1340
    Cost after aid
    $20,109
    Graduation rate
    71%

    What University of North Carolina Wilmington says matters

    How University of North Carolina Wilmington rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    64%
    13,101 of 20,393
    Yield
    21%
    2,754 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1230-1340
    ACT mid-50
    24-29
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    60%4,100 of 6,787
    Women
    66%9,000 of 13,602

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA
    • Application essay
    • Extracurricular activities

    Important

    • Class rank
    • Character or personal qualities
    • State residency

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Recommendations
    • Talent or ability
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Interview
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of North Carolina Wilmington published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission111

    Entrance Exams

    SAT
    Yes
    ACT
    Yes
    AP
    Yes
    CLEP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_RFS

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    6,787
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    13,602
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    4
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    4,100
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    9,000
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    950
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,802
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    20,393
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    13,101
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    2,754
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    12,300
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    9,762
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    2,402
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    8,093
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    3,339
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    352

    Wait List

    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    2,050
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    N/A
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    389

    Admissions Requirements

    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Social studies
    1
    History
    1
    Other (specify)
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Very Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Very Important
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Important
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.05
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.12
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,230
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,280
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,340
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    620
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    650
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    680
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    610
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    630
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    660
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    30%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    18.1
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    72.5
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    9.4
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: 700-800
    8.7
    SAT Math: 600-699
    75.4
    SAT Math: 500-599
    15.9
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    5.1
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    93.5
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    1.4
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    17.5
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    70
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    15.5
    ACT Math: 30-36
    9.9
    ACT Math: 24-29
    62
    ACT Math: 18-23
    27.2
    ACT Math: 12-17
    0.9
    ACT English: 30-36
    25.4
    ACT English: 24-29
    44.2
    ACT English: 18-23
    29.8
    ACT English: 12-17
    0.6
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    16%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    49%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    87%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    13%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    60%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    81%
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    4.06
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Amount of application fee:
    80
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Yes, other:
    Yes
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    Amount of housing deposit:
    150
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Transfer Admission29

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    1,252
    Women
    2,202
    Total
    3,454
    Men
    1,146
    Women
    2,036
    Total
    3,182
    Men
    704
    Women
    1,179
    Total
    1,883

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Not Selected
    Summer
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Recommended
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    N/A
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    N/A
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    Meet high school minimum requirements (see question C5 above) if under the age of 21 or if 24 hours of transferable credit has not been obtained. Be eligible to return to the last institution attended.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    24
    Unit Type
    S
    Number
    93
    Unit Type
    R
    Number
    93
    Unit Type
    R
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://uncw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer/military
    Academic Offerings and Policies24

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    Yes
    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    Computer literacy
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    Foreign languages
    Yes
    History
    Yes
    Physical Education
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Intensive writing
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Philosophy
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life34

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    13%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    6.4%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    11%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    95%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    5.3%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    14%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    7.2%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    12%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    34%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    66%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    14%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    22

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Opera
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes

    Housing

    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Annual Expenses35

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/money-matters/financial-aid/affording-your-education/net-price-calculator

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    4,443
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4,443
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    21,318
    Tuition: In-district
    4,443
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4,443
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    21,318

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    2,834
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14,268
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9,128
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5,140
    Required Fees:
    2,834
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14,268
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9,128
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5,140

    Comprehensive Expenses

    Other:
    The tuition & fees above are for the 2024-25 academic year.

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    18

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    860
    Transportation:
    1,300
    Other expenses:
    4,299
    Books and supplies:
    860
    Food only:
    5,140
    Transportation
    1,300
    Other expenses:
    4,299
    Books and supplies:
    860
    Housing only:
    9,128
    Food only:
    5,140
    Food and housing total*
    14,268
    Transportation:
    1,300
    Other expenses:
    4,299

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-district:
    185.13
    In-state (out-of-district):
    185.13
    Out-of-state:
    888.25
    NONRESIDENTS:
    888.25
    Financial Aid116

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    348
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,457
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    28
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    1,857

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    19,704,088
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    8,986,449
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    13,670,010
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2,292,520
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    44,653,067
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    29,296,657
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    29,296,657
    Parent Loans
    4,992,610
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    645,938
    Athletic Awards
    6,191,746

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    19,414
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    90,794
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    2,913,158
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2,631,918
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    5,655,284
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    22,395,635
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    22,395,635
    Parent Loans
    9,823,296
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1,549,557
    Athletic Awards
    13,254,754

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,293
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,294
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,267
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,189
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    777
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    301
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    31
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    58%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11,569
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7,760
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    1,918
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5497
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    8,403
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    5,777
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    5,657
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    5,110
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    3,361
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    955
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    121
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    57%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    12,168
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    8,185
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2,328
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5,340
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    819
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    683
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    620
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    522
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    314
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    28
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    4
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    8,310
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5,175
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    1,644
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3,770

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    1,712

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    892
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    860
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    1
    D. State loan programs.
    29
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    188
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.52
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0.5
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0.02
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    0.11
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    27,202
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19,246
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    747
    D. State loan programs.
    12,860
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    39,033

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Not Selected
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    55
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    12,529.44
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    689,119.5

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes
    Institution's own financial aid form
    Yes
    Institution’s own financial aid form
    Yes

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    State Loans
    Yes
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes
    United Negro College Fund
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Scholarship
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Yes
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Yes
    Job skills
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Not Selected
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Yes
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred26

    Diploma/Certificates

    Education
    0.2
    English
    0.6
    Business/marketing
    0.2
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    0.032
    Communication/journalism
    0.05
    Computer and information sciences
    0.039
    Education
    0.034
    Engineering
    0.003
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.006
    English
    0.019
    Biological/life sciences
    0.067
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.006
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.017
    Parks and recreation
    0.062
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.003
    Physical sciences
    0.019
    Psychology
    0.08
    Public administration and social services
    0.019
    Social sciences
    0.054
    Visual and performing arts
    0.04
    Health professions and related programs
    0.261
    Business/marketing
    0.177
    History
    0.013
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence163

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    950
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,802
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    304
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    300
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    3,638
    All other degree-seeking: women
    5,989
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    4,892
    Total degree-seeking: women
    8,091
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    106
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    128
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    4,998
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    8,219
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    16
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    26
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    569
    All other degree-seeking: women
    1,326
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    586
    Total degree-seeking: women
    1,353
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    34
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    64
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    620
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    1,417
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    202
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    495
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    153
    All other degree-seeking: women
    464
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    5
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    6
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    176
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    513
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    432
    All other degree-seeking: women
    1,096
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    40
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    12
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    648
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    1,621
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    15,254
    Total all graduate
    3,594
    Grand Total All Students
    18,848

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    360
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    965
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    26
    Hispanic/Latino
    245
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    63
    White, non-Hispanic
    2,205
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    11
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    57
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    116
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    29
    TOTAL
    2,754
    Nonresidents
    154
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,355
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    608
    White, non-Hispanic
    11,763
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    71
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    305
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    27
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    506
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    133
    TOTAL
    14,922
    Nonresidents
    261
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,381
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    620
    White, non-Hispanic
    11,921
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    72
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    325
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    28
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    511
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    135
    TOTAL
    15,254

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    5
    Bachelor's degrees
    3,752
    Postbachelor's certificates
    70
    Master's degrees
    1,316
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    35
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    61

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    494
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    484
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,165
    Total
    2,143
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    493
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    484
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,165
    Total
    2,142
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    255
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    307
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    646
    Total
    1,208
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    48
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    52
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    151
    Total
    251
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    12
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    4
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    37
    Total
    53
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    315
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    363
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    834
    Total
    1,512
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.639
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.75
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.742
    Total
    0.706
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    520
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    501
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,116
    Total
    2,137
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    519
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    501
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,115
    Total
    2,135
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    273
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    287
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    631
    Total
    1,191
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    64
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    55
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    152
    Total
    271
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    13
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    8
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    27
    Total
    48
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    350
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    350
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    810
    Total
    1,510
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.674
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.699
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.726
    Total
    0.707
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    770
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    113
    C. Total number who are women
    412
    D. Total number who are men
    358
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    101
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    646
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    124
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    0
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    99
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    496
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    71
    C. Total number who are women
    304
    D. Total number who are men
    192
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    8
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    177
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    297
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    32
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,266
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    184
    C. Total number who are women
    716
    D. Total number who are men
    550
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    109
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    823
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    421
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    131

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    15,937
    and ____ faculty
    935

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    168
    10-19
    458
    20-29
    586
    30-39
    255
    40-49
    102
    50-99
    112
    100+
    44
    Total
    1,725
    2-9
    105
    10-19
    122
    20-29
    197
    30-39
    40
    40-49
    2
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    485
    Source: University of North Carolina Wilmington's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About University of North Carolina Wilmington

    University of North Carolina Wilmington is a mid-sized public university in Wilmington, NC, in a city setting.

    What University of North Carolina Wilmington looks for

    University of North Carolina Wilmington admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?

      University of North Carolina Wilmington's middle 50% SAT range is 1230 to 1340. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?

      University of North Carolina Wilmington admits roughly 64% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

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      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $20,109 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is University of North Carolina Wilmington a reach, match, or safety for me?

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