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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,570
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $61,019
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public college in Wilmington, NC with 14,922 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, and admitted students average 1287 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,570 per year ($11,568 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,019 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,370
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,856
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–680
200800
SAT Math610–660
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What University of North Carolina Wilmington looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,004
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,266
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,420
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,568
- $30–48k$11,726
- $48–75k$14,444
- $75–110k$20,775
- $110k+$26,500
Get a personal estimate with University of North Carolina Wilmington's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $61,019
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,922
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White79%
- Hispanic9%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
University of North Carolina Wilmington FAQ
What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate?+
University of North Carolina Wilmington admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1287.
What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is University of North Carolina Wilmington test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of North Carolina Wilmington?+
In Fall 2023, 17,370 students applied to University of North Carolina Wilmington and 12,856 were admitted; 2,701 enrolled.
Does University of North Carolina Wilmington consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of North Carolina Wilmington reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of North Carolina Wilmington require an essay?+
University of North Carolina Wilmington reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,004 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,570.
What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 199218 · How we use this data
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