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UO

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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64%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$20,109
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
14.9K
Students
Large campus body
$46,972
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution located in the city setting of Wilmington, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 14.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
14.9K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading620 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,289
Earnings 5yr: $103,337
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,699
Earnings 5yr: $125,190
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,698
Earnings 5yr: $103,521
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,106
Earnings 5yr: $85,818
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,829
Earnings 5yr: $90,021
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,219
Earnings 5yr: $98,418
Debt: $24,819
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,654
Earnings 5yr: $76,435
Debt: $24,990
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,606
Earnings 5yr: $79,949
Debt: $22,000
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,961
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,512
Earnings 5yr: $75,102
Debt: $21,500
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,816
Earnings 5yr: $55,828
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,403
Earnings 5yr: $76,386
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,964
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,941
Earnings 5yr: $54,638
Debt: $21,946
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,982
Earnings 5yr: $61,124
Debt: $19,935
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,981
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,750
Earnings 5yr: $58,157
Debt: $22,125
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,722
Earnings 5yr: $53,609
Debt: $23,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,414
Earnings 5yr: $51,481
Debt: $26,000
Dispute Resolution.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,311
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,109
In-State Tuition$7,277
Out-of-State Tuition$24,152
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

24%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,972
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,967

Completion Signals

71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,178
Est. Monthly Payment
$164/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$69,692
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