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University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Rating

Public

Type

19,400

Students

$18,508

Tuition

65%

Acceptance

#518

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Wilmington, NC

601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5963

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a large public college located in Wilmington, NC ranked 10th in North Carolina. It has a total of 16,615 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a bit south of two out of three applicants. University of North Carolina Wilmington offers 104 different majors and is best known for its Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, Recreational Therapy, and Middle School Education and Teaching programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 4th, and 28th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,443 for in-state students and $18,508 for those from out-of-state, University of North Carolina Wilmington is reasonably priced. 66.36% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring in more or less $41,600 per year, which is 0% above the national median.
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Cost

$21,246
Above Average

University of North Carolina Wilmington

$21,246

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$39,415

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$32,744

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

65%Acceptance
Less Selective

University of North Carolina Wilmington

65%

National

69%
Sat

1170 - 1320

46% of students submit

Admissions Yield

27%

ACT

21 - 26

63% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$80

Students

16,615Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

99%

Part-Time

1%
Male

37%

In-state

83%

Female

63%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

19%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
17% Business Administration and Management, General17% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse5% Psychology, General60% Others

17% Business Administration and Management, General

17% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

5% Psychology, General

60% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

17%

823 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

17%

789 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

258 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

202 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

177 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

151 Graduates

Social Work

3%

148 Graduates

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

3%

123 Graduates

Environmental Science

2%

107 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

482,109

Academic Spend per Student

$8,598

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

85%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$35,000/Year

University of North Carolina Wilmington

$35,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$35,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$41,600

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

66%