University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of North Carolina—Wilmington is a public institution established in 1947 with urban setting located at Wilmington. It is ranked 201 in National University 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,317; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,985. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,294. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#201 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Wilmington, North Carolina
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1947
Selectivity Low
Size Medium
14,294 Undergraduates
Website http://uncw.edu/

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/ Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$41,086
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$15,909
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $7,317
Outstate Tuition Fee $22,985
Room and Board Fees $12,605
$39,430 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

69% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$80 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$11,042 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$7,712 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $41,086
49% Students with need received Financial Aid
9.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

14,294 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
87% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
59% Students graduate within 6 years