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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC·Public·~64% acceptance

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public university in Wilmington, NC. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 64% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $20,109 per year. About 71% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,967 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,109/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,547
Aid cuts ~$6,438/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–3.99
SAT (middle 50%)1230–1340
ACT (middle 50%)24–29
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
71%
graduation rate
88%
freshman retention
$46,972
median earnings, 6yr
$54,967
median earnings, 10yr
How North Carolina Wilmington reads an application

What North Carolina Wilmington values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysExtracurriculars
Important
Class rankCharacter / personal qualitiesState residency
Also considered
Test scoresRecommendationsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From North Carolina Wilmington’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What North Carolina Wilmington requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
College-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what North Carolina Wilmington requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina Wilmington admits about 64% of applicants.
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
At University of North Carolina Wilmington, the average net price after aid is about $20,109 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,547 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1230–1340 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT.
What are University of North Carolina Wilmington's application deadlines?
University of North Carolina Wilmington's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of North Carolina Wilmington value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of North Carolina Wilmington rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Extracurriculars as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Character / personal qualities, and State residency. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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