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University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5963

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Known for health sciences

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution in Wilmington with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1262, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 14.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,967 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,472.

Established
1947
Motto
Discere Aude
Mascot
Sammy C. Hawk
Type
Public research university
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Division
Division I

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74%Acceptance
1262SAT Avg
14,176Students
17:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$54,967Earnings 10yr
$19,472Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of North Carolina Wilmington Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1262

Reading & WritingMid: 640
620690
MathMid: 630
600670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2428

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1262

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,317
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,985
Room & Board$12,605
Books & Supplies$1,130
Total Cost of Attendance$25,913
Average Net Price$19,472
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,837
$30–48K$13,891
$48–75K$18,377
$75–110K$23,374
$110K+$25,018

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,472

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,178

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

108

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (120)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
14,176
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.7%
Freshman Retention85.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,972
8 Years$51,021
10 Years$54,967

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,700
Men
$51,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#336
Forbes
#336
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#244

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from NC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
116 mi(201 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
182 mi(315 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
327 mi(567 min)

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