Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Online | uncw.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,287 prospective students applied, and 8,697 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,342 enrolled in the school. 13,075 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,672 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,443 plus fees of $2,738. UNCW is ranked 380 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UNCW is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Wilmington within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#380 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#118 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#4 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#518 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1320 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 4.06 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 |
| Other Fees | $2,738 |
| Room and Board | $10,897 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,146 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,350 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 |
| Other Fees | $2,738 |
| Room and Board | $10,897 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,146 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,415 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199218 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Current students may use the University of North Carolina at Wilmington GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.