School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Wilmington, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,494, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,443, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,111.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile24-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1220-1360
18k
Students enrolled
67%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
76%
Unknown
2%
Black
6%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
45
12,001
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.67% online, 33% on-campus.
64% On-campus
36% Online
Certificates33% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's19% online
Graduate Certificate61% online
Master's46% online
Doctorate29% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,443 | $20,111 |
Graduate | $4,979 | $20,155 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,130 |
On-campus room and board | $12,605 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,978 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,605 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,978 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,978 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $24,156 | $39,824 |
Off-campus without family | $24,156 | $39,824 |
Off-campus with family | $11,551 | $27,219 |
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
50%
Pell Grant
22%
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
14 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
16 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
20 | Social Sciences. | |||
21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.