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The University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington,
NC
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate69%
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About UNC Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public, state university in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina. UNC Wilmington was founded in 1947. The college enrolls around 17,843 students per year, including 14,366 undergrad students.
UNC Wilmington Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into UNC Wilmington. The acceptance rate at UNC Wilmington is 69%. In 2022, 16,860 students applied to UNC Wilmington and 11,605 were admitted.
| The University of North Carolina Wilmington Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 69% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 75% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 7% |
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The University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina,.
If you are interested in seeing UNC Wilmington for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Wilmington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wilmington International.
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College Info
UNC Wilmington Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UNC Wilmington is Feb 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UNC Wilmington SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1370
Math SAT Range
600 - 680
Reading SAT Range
620 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1370 and Above
Good
1220 to 1370
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UNC Wilmington students is 1277. Applicants with SAT scores of 1370 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UNC Wilmington, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1370 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UNC Wilmington.
UNC Wilmington Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$19,358
In State$33,978
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$4,443
$19,063
Fees
$2,795
$2,795
Housing
$12,120
$12,120
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UNC Wilmington is like? There are approximately 17,843 students enrolled at UNC Wilmington, including 14,366 undergraduate students and 3,477 graduate students. 83% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from NC and 13% percent of students are from other states.
83%
Full Time17%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
17,843
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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