University of North Carolina Wilmington
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
14,176
Men / Women
37% / 63%
White
73%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Mixed
5%
Asian
3%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
43%
Business & Economics
19%
Engineering, Computing & Math
5%
Arts
4%
Education
3%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,277
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,152
Est. In-State Cost
$9,414
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$31,243
10-Year ROI
$156,000
ROI Percentile
58th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
88%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56%
6-Year Graduation Rate
71%
Transfer-Out Rate
22%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,675 (60th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
249 (56th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $18M | #212 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $1M | #250 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $1M | #302 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 66 | #265 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 30 | #323 |
Honors College
Name
Honors College
Students
800 (6%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
17%
SAT Range
1,230
–
1,340
ACT Range
24
–
29
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 3,689 | 32% / 68% | 2% | $76,078 | |
| Computer Graphics | 12 — | 67% / 33% | 8% | — | |
| Computer Science | 94 +2 | 80% / 20% | 3% | $104,700 | |
| Engineering | 13 — | 92% / 8% | 0% | — | |
| Information Technology | 28 — | 93% / 7% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 19 — | 63% / 37% | 42% | $58,126 | |
| Physics | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Statistics | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 158 +3 | 30% / 70% | 0% | $61,869 | |
| Chemistry | 30 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $78,161 | |
| Environmental Science | 110 +9 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $49,329 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 173 — | 34% / 66% | 2% | $48,545 | |
| Geosciences | 13 +1 | 54% / 46% | 0% | $54,767 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 45 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $81,314 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 88 +1 | 26% / 74% | 0% | $55,577 | |
| Nursing | 775 — | 9% / 91% | 1% | $109,117 | |
| Oceanography | 21 — | 52% / 48% | 5% | $54,767 | |
| Physical Fitness Parks Recreation and Leisure | 22 — | 59% / 41% | 5% | $48,545 | |
| Public Health | 89 +1 | 8% / 92% | 0% | $57,031 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,031 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 38 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | — | |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 28 +1 | 4% / 96% | 0% | $48,910 | |
| Business Management and Administration | 665 — | 62% / 38% | 5% | $94,915 | |
| Economics | 9 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | — | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 36 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $47,250 | |
| Anthropology | 28 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $40,107 | |
| Creative Writing | 34 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $54,352 | |
| Criminology | 93 +3 | 25% / 75% | 1% | $51,973 | |
| English | 34 +2 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $52,733 | |
| French | 4 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $50,511 | |
| Geography | 8 +2 | 88% / 12% | 0% | — | |
| History | 43 +5 | 65% / 35% | 0% | $45,820 | |
| Intercultural and International Studies | 39 +3 | 26% / 74% | 0% | $47,514 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 21 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 9 +1 | 56% / 44% | 0% | $44,049 | |
| Political Science | 28 +3 | 32% / 68% | 4% | $60,006 | |
| Psychology | 299 +3 | 18% / 82% | 1% | $65,540 | |
| Social Work | 73 — | 4% / 96% | 0% | $56,404 | |
| Sociology | 23 +6 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $50,686 | |
| Spanish | 7 +6 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $50,511 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 184 +3 | 34% / 66% | 1% | $57,204 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $54,897 | |
| Elementary Education | 99 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | $49,729 | |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $49,729 | |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,729 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $54,897 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 +1 | 17% / 83% | 0% | $73,638 | |
| Film Production | 85 — | 55% / 45% | 1% | $37,683 | |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 36 +1 | 22% / 78% | 0% | $73,638 | |
| Music | 6 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 14 +1 | 21% / 79% | 0% | $30,009 | |
| Cybersecurity | 8 +1 | 25% / 75% | 0% | — |