Overview

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a University institution located in Wilmington, NC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 601 S. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC  28403-5904
United States

Contact Email: admissions@uncw.edu
Phone: 910-962-3243

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, Other
Engineering, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical And Physical
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

17,369

Applied

12,856

Accepted

14,494

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,467

Females Applied

8,865

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,902

Males Applied

3,991

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

4.06

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 20th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		620	690
SAT Math		600	670
ACT Composite	26	24	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,443

In-state

20,111

Out-of-state

4,443

In-district

Fees

2,834

Full-time student fees

12,605

Room & board

8,008

Room only

Financial Aid

9,562

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,160

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

1,868

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,895

Avg. Loan Aid

3,956

Avg. Grant Aid

2,694

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

47.42%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

14,494

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.62%
Black or African American	4.25%
White or Caucasian	78.94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	1.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	3.47%
Other	1.21%

Gender

Male (36.06%)

Female (63.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	36%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Beach Blast, Involvement Carnival and Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Residence Hall Association, Plastic Ocean Project, Stand Up Paddleboard Club, Women in Science and Engineering and Association of Self Care

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

1,254

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 757

Part-time - 497

Male - 541

Female - 712