University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1947Midsize citySEVP certified
About
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, or University of North Carolina at Wilmington, (UNC Wilmington or UNCW) is a public research university in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system and enrolled 18,848 undergraduate and graduate students in 2024. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Founded on September 4, 1947, Wilmington College opened as a junior college, primarily providing education to World War II veterans. The school became a four-year liberal arts college in 1963, following legislation from the North Carolina General Assembly. In 1969, the college became a university and was renamed as the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$25,420
- Estimated total for international students
- US$46,158
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$7,266
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$28,004
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,922
- Graduate students
- 3,594
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 64%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 620–680 · Maths 610–660
- ACT
- 24–29
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$61,019
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (122)
Bachelor's degrees50 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees40 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDispute ResolutionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees6 subjects
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionMarine SciencesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPsychology, General
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates3 subjects
Educational/Instructional Media DesignManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Graduate certificates21 subjects
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPolitical Science and GovernmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologyStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.