University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Midsize city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 64.2%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 17,370
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 12,856
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 2,701
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 21%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 77%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 68%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 620–680
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 610–660
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 24–29
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 7% / 16%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- required
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $26,547
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $7,277
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $24,152
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
- Students with federal loans
- 36%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 71%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 88%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $44,355
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $54,967
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 14,922
- Graduate students
- 3,594
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 63%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 24%
- Full-time faculty
- 72%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Chancellor
- Dr. Aswani Volety
- Main phone
- (910) 962-3000
- Address
- 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | around January 20 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | around March 15 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $80 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
Testing: Weighted GPA 2.5–2.8 must submit ACT 17+ or SAT 930+
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Non-need-based scholarships offered
- Fee waiver noted for active-duty military and veterans
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 1,897 / — / 4
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: uncw.edu, uncw.edu, uncw.edu, uncw.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.