University of North Carolina Wilmington
tuition & fees
$24,152
graduate tuition & fees
$24,198
acceptance rate
64%
Student Population
18,848
online students
4,303
Number of Programs
132
Financial Aid Amount
$7,448
SAT Scores
1,280
Graduation Rate
71%
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a Public, 4 years college located in Wilmington, North Carolina. UNCW ranked 381st in National Universities and 20th in North Carolina Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 18,848 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UNCW's acceptance rate is 64.24% last year (undergraduate school).
University of North Carolina Wilmington is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of North Carolina Wilmington and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5963 |
| Phone | 910-962-3000 |
| WEB | www.uncw.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uncw.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.uncw.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.uncw.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/money-matters/financial-aid/affording-your-education/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/support-success/military-veterans/attending-uncw/prospective-students |
| Athletic | uncwsports.com/sports/2014/7/9/gen_0709143147.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.uncw.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of North Carolina Wilmington is 64.24% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.02%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64.24 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.02 % |
Tuition & Fees
UNCW's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,277 for North Carolina residents and $24,152 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.08% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($22,985).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,112 for North Carolina residents and $24,198 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.08% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,277 | $24,152 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,112 | $24,198 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 18,848 students have enrolled at UNCW (2024-2025). Among them, 4,303 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UNCW has 15,254 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,594 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 18,848 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 15,254 |
| Graduate Students | 3,594 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,303 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UNCW offers 132 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 46 out of the 132 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UNCW
| Number of programs | 132 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 46 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |