University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,562
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, UNCW is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of North Carolina Wilmington is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNCW boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,238

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,303

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at University of North Carolina Wilmington received on average $6,253 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,253

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	427	21%	$4,803	$2,050,947
Other Federal Grant	428	21%	$4,991	$2,136,361
State Grant/Scholarships	409	20%	$2,731	$1,117,071
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	939	47%	$3,634	$3,412,346
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,066	53%	$6,253	$6,665,778

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina Wilmington students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Carolina Wilmington students is 71.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.5%.

71.8%

asian 70.0% 42 students
African American 62.7% 47 students
white 72.5% 1,104 students
unknown 77.5% 86 students
hispanic 72.1% 101 students
International Students 50.0% 8 students
Mixed Race 67.1% 53 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball Colonial Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Colonial Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina Wilmington provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina Wilmington offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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