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University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Wilmington, NC

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University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public large school in Wilmington, NC, enrolling about 14,922 undergraduates. University of North Carolina Wilmington is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 64%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $88,219/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate64%
SAT range1230–1340
ACT range24–29
Undergrads14,922
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$26,547
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,967

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of North Carolina Wilmington weighs your application

From University of North Carolina Wilmington's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayVery important
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesVery important
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyImportant
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans36%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$60,750/yr
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$50,564/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$39,812/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,512/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$54,315/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$88,219/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$71,964/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$52,494/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,024/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,008/yr
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$37,968/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$45,289/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$86,654/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,606/yr
Public Health$60,722/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$51,696/yr
History
History$46,072/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$66,941/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$54,707/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$46,527/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$50,241/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other$42,597/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$65,982/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$60,414/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,609/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$47,587/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$58,258/yr
Criminology$50,514/yr
Sociology$48,591/yr
Anthropology$33,461/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$42,192/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$35,956/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$34,184/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,562
Typical room charge$7,700
Typical board charge$4,420

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of North Carolina Wilmington look for in applicants?

Per University of North Carolina Wilmington's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, extracurricular activities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina Wilmington in Wilmington, NC admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington typically score between 1230–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?

University of North Carolina Wilmington's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,547 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of North Carolina Wilmington require students to live on campus?

No -- University of North Carolina Wilmington doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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