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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC • public • DI | Coastal Athletic Association
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Acceptance
74.0%
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Grad Rate
71%
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Cost
$18,178 / $33,846

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 16,274 • Total: 20,709
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC
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Website
www.uncw.edu/
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 5,833 (35.8%) • Female: 10,441 (64.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 321 2.0%
Black/African American 759 4.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1,437 8.8%
White 12,610 77.5%
Two or More Races 544 3.3%
International 333 2.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
74.0%
12,856 admitted from 17,370 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 620-690
Math: 600-670
Total: 1220-1360
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-28
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$80
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
70.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
55.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
85.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$18,178
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$33,846
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $4,443
Out-of-state: $20,111
Room & Board
$1,130
Books & Supplies
$12,605
Students Receiving Pell Grants
49%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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