The University of North Carolina Wilmington

It is moderately difficult to get into The University of North Carolina Wilmington. The University of North Carolina Wilmington admitted 69% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 16,860 students applied to The University of North Carolina Wilmington and 11,605 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee costs $80.

Students who submit their applications to The University of North Carolina Wilmington for fall semester should hear back from The University of North Carolina Wilmington by March 15.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of The University of North Carolina Wilmington's admissions stats.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17.9%
Mean SAT Score	1277
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	7%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	14.7%
Waitlist	Yes

The University of North Carolina Wilmington Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 20
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 15

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Applying Early to The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. The University of North Carolina Wilmington will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 20.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts approximately 75% of early action applicants and 69% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, The University of North Carolina Wilmington admitted 7,751 of the 1,38 who applied early action.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of North Carolina Wilmington Admissions

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Transferring to The University of North Carolina Wilmington

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The University of North Carolina Wilmington

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at The University of North Carolina Wilmington

What does The University of North Carolina Wilmington consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
State Residency	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The University of North Carolina Wilmington for more information on admission factors.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The University of North Carolina Wilmington, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with The University of North Carolina Wilmington's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Students admitted to The University of North Carolina Wilmington have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 75.8% submitted a class rank. At The University of North Carolina Wilmington 17.9% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50.3% were in the top 25% and 88.5% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of North Carolina Wilmington, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	56.1%
3.75 and 3.99	26.4%
3.50 and 3.74	13.3%
3.25 and 3.49	2.8%
3.00 and 3.24	0.9%
2.50 and 2.9	0.4%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The University of North Carolina Wilmington directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The University of North Carolina Wilmington has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 7% of The University of North Carolina Wilmington's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 14.7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

To be competitive with other The University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants, you should strive to earn between 1220 and 1370 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The University of North Carolina Wilmington 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1370 and 25% of scored lower than 1220, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a The University of North Carolina Wilmington student is 1277.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The University of North Carolina Wilmington students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The University of North Carolina Wilmington students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.

To be most competitive at The University of North Carolina Wilmington, you should strive to earn between 24 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The University of North Carolina Wilmington's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The University of North Carolina Wilmington students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to The University of North Carolina Wilmington

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The University of North Carolina Wilmington. Applicants should hear back by May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in The University of North Carolina Wilmington during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Does The University of North Carolina Wilmington accept transfer credits?

✅ The University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The University of North Carolina Wilmington accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

❌ No, The University of North Carolina Wilmington is test optional, so you can decide whether to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

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

✅ The University of North Carolina Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

❌ The University of North Carolina Wilmington does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina Wilmington?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina Wilmington was 75% in 2021.

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