University of North Carolina Wilmington
Public university · Wilmington, NC · 14,922 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
64%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1230–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
24–29
Average net price
$19,570
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,004
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
72%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina Wilmington?
University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts about 64 of every 100 applicants (64%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1230 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1230, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–29.
The latest federal data says University of North Carolina Wilmington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of North Carolina Wilmington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,004 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,570 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,266 for NC residents and $25,420 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,266
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$25,420
- Room & board$15,406
- Total cost of attendance$28,004
- Average net price after grants$19,570
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Biology, Social Sciences.
University of North Carolina Wilmington FAQ
- What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate?
- 64% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1230–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–29.
- Is University of North Carolina Wilmington test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of North Carolina Wilmington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of North Carolina Wilmington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
- About $28,004 a year before aid; $19,570 on average after grants.
- What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's FAFSA school code?
- 002984. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of North Carolina Wilmington receives your information.
- What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's graduation rate?
- 72% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of North Carolina Wilmington
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC | 64% | 920–1080 | $8,048 | 46% |
| Elon UniversityElon, NC | 66% | 1130–1280 | $35,785 | 81% |
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| Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill, NC | 68% | — | $20,442 | 46% |
| Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro, NC | 69% | — | $19,783 | 27% |
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