University of North Carolina Wilmington Admission
Acceptance Rate
64.24%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,754
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 20,393 students have applied and 13,101 students have allowed to admit to University of North Carolina Wilmington (Acceptance rate: 64.24%). UNCW's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.02 % where 2,754 students have finally enrolled out of 13,101 admitted students.
UNCW acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina A & T State University and East Carolina University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.56%).
UNCW enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.06%).
How to Apply to University of North Carolina Wilmington
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNCW. UNCW offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNCW and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of North Carolina Wilmington is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of North Carolina Wilmington is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,130). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 1,280 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,130 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of North Carolina Wilmington, 138 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 650 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 630 | 660 |
| Total | 1,230 | 1,280 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of North Carolina Wilmington, 342 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 25 | 27 |
UNCW Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of North Carolina Wilmington. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |