University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public 4-year institution in Wilmington, NC. It enrolls about 17,987 students and admits roughly 74% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Wilmington, NC 28403 |
| County | New Hanover County |
| Enrollment | 17,987 |
| Acceptance rate | 74% |
| Applicants / admitted | 17,370 / 12,856 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,317 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,985 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 71% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 85% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $18,606 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 620–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 24–28 |
| Website | www.uncw.edu/ |
| Phone | 9109623000 |
Admissions
About 17,370 students applied and 12,856 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,701 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,317 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,985. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,606 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,837 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,891 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,377 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,374 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,018 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,135 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 71% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of North Carolina Wilmington is in Wilmington, NC, New Hanover County. Its coordinates are 34.2252, -77.8755.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
About 74% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 17,370 applicants.
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,317 for in-state students and $22,985 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of North Carolina Wilmington?
About 17,987 students are enrolled.