University of North Carolina Wilmington

601 South College Road
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Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
5.86%
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Academic
Noncredit education offered
Workforce Education
Contract Training/Customized Training
Recreational/Avocational/Leisure/Personal Enrichment
Continuing Professional Education
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2022Full timePart time
Total faculty763371
Instructional754371
Research and public service90
Total graduate assistants-524
Instructional-441
Research-83
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
Tuition and fees
In-state$7,181$7,181$7,238$7,2380.0%
Out-of-state$21,246$21,246$21,303$21,8582.6%
Books and supplies$1,126$1,130$1,130$1,1300.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$10,897$11,346$11,346$12,1206.8%
Other$6,146$6,141$6,141$5,978-2.7%
Off Campus
Room and board$10,897$11,346$11,346$12,1206.8%
Other$6,146$6,141$6,141$5,978-2.7%
Off Campus with Family
Other$6,146$6,141$6,141$5,978-2.7%
Total Expenses2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
In-state
On Campus$25,350$25,798$25,855$26,4662.4%
Off Campus$25,350$25,798$25,855$26,4662.4%
Off Campus with Family$14,453$14,452$14,509$14,346-1.1%
Out-of-state
On Campus$39,415$39,863$39,920$41,0862.9%
Off Campus$39,415$39,863$39,920$41,0862.9%
Off Campus with Family$28,518$28,517$28,574$28,9661.4%
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Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2022-2023
In-state tuition$4,719
In-state fees$2,795
Out-of-state tuition$19,104
Out-of-state fees$2,795
Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee planX
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2021-2022
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid11,78574%————
Grant or scholarship aid1,35056%$8,392,408$6,217
Federal grants52922%$2,715,294$5,133
Pell grants52922%$2,598,879$4,913
Other federal grants1556%$116,415$751
State/local government grant or scholarships47820%$1,413,025$2,956
Institutional grants or scholarships1,21350%$4,264,089$3,515
Student loan aid1,14447%$9,198,305$8,040
Federal student loans1,09845%$5,761,342$5,247
Other student loans2209%$3,436,963$15,623
  • 1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid17,14350%$47,811,770$6,694
Pell grants3,63726%$17,099,491$4,702
Federal student loans5,32638%$34,097,711$6,402
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid115146%$646,863$4,284
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2019-20202020-20212021-2022
Average net price$17,946$18,792$18,709
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2019-20202020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$11,710$12,740$11,916
$30,001 – $48,000$14,643$15,069$14,101
$48,001 – $75,000$19,195$19,955$19,438
$75,001 – $110,000$22,872$22,734$22,829
$110,001 and more$23,876$24,245$24,292
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students awarded federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2022
Total enrollment17,843
Undergraduate enrollment14,294
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,701
Graduate enrollment3,549
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:Full-time: 83%Part-time: 17%Undergraduate Student Gender:Male: 35%Female: 65%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%Asian: 2%Black or African American: 4%Hispanic/Latino: 8%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%White: 78%Two or more races: 3%Race/ethnicity unknown: 2%U.S. Nonresident: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:24 and under: 82%25 and over: 18%Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence:In-state: 80%Out-of-state: 19%Foreign countries: 0%Unknown: 1%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2021.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 14%Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 53%Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 33%
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:Full-time: 46%Part-time: 54%
Graduate Distance Education Status
Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 73%Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 6%Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 21%
Undergraduate application fee (2022-2023): $80
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2022
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants16,8606,04810,812
Percent admitted69%62%72%
Percent admitted who enrolled20%23%19%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequired to be consideredNot required, but consideredNot considered
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Work experienceX
Personal statement or essayX
Legacy statusNot applicableX
Admission test scoresRequired to be consideredNot required, but considered (Test Optional)Not considered (Test Blind)
SAT / ACTX
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)X
English Proficiency TestX
Test Scores: Fall 2022 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1667%
ACT34815%
Test Scores25th Percentile*50th Percentile** (median)75th Percentile***
NOTES:
*   25% of students scored at or below
**  50% of students scored above and 50% scored below (i.e., midpoint of the test score distribution)
*** 25% of students scored above
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620660690
SAT Math600640680
ACT Composite242629
ACT English232529
ACT Math232527
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. If an institution reports less than 5 students for any of the test scores, percentiles are not reported.
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention:Full-time students: 83%Part-time students: 78%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2021 and Returned in Fall 2022
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution without completing at the current institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 55 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2022.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016
Overall graduation rate:Overall graduation rate: 74%Transfer-out rate: 20%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate:[Began in Fall 2014]4-year: 57%6-year: 74%8-year: 75%[Began in Fall 2016]4-year: 59%6-year: 74%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2014 or Fall 2016
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:Male: 71%Female: 76%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:American Indian or Alaska Native: 50%Asian: 73%Black or African American: 69%Hispanic/Latino: 72%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 67%White: 75%Two or more races: 70%Race/ethnicity unknown: 69%U.S. Nonresident: 60%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2021-2022
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramPostgraduate
Certificate
BachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Women's Studies0d---
Category total0d---
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other---3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-1844-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-8682
Category total-270125
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting--61-
Business Administration and Management, General0d663259d-
Investments and Securities--25d-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other--93d-
Category total0d663438d-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other--51d-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric-200--
Category total-20051d-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General--7-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance-0--
Computer Graphics-9--
Computer Science-85--
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration--20-
Information Technology-40--
Category total-13427-
Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching2d0d--
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other0d---
Community College Administration16d---
Curriculum and Instruction--6d-
Education, General4-53d-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities-14--
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other2d---
Educational Evaluation and Research0d---
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--1112d
Educational/Instructional Technology10d-21d-
Elementary Education and Teaching-114d--
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching-10d--
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching-8--
Music Teacher Education-4--
Secondary Education and Teaching0d---
Special Education and Teaching, General-8--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other--88d-
Category total34d158d179d12d
Engineering
Engineering, Other-0--
Category total-0--
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing-3327-
English Language and Literature, General-4510-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0d---
Category total0d7837-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature-2--
German Language and Literature-2--
Spanish Language and Literature0266d-
Category total0306d-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer-08-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing8-233-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other12d52d26d-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management--50d-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry---0
Nursing Practice---15d
Public Health Education and Promotion-8--
Public Health, General-112--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-739d--
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist-0--
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy-49--
Category total20d960d317d15d
History
History, General-5918d-
Category total-5918d-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Forensic Science and Technology14d---
Category total14d---
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-7d-
Category total0-7d-
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General-195-
Statistics, General06--
Category total0255-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology0-14-
International/Globalization Studies-41d--
Marine Sciences---0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-19d--
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution--14d-
Category total060d28d0
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-81--
Environmental Studies0-16-
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management--3-
Category total08119-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology-182d--
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General-43--
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General-27--
Category total-252d--
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other-16--
Category total-16--
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General-4225d-
Geology/Earth Science, General-1016-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical-85-
Physics, General-5--
Category total-6546d-
Psychology
Psychology, General-205322
Category total-205322
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy2d---
Public Administration--21d-
Social Work-7383-
Category total2d73104d-
Social Sciences
Anthropology, General-25--
Criminology-93d--
Economics, General-13--
Geography105--
Political Science and Government, General-45--
Political Science and Government, Other0---
Sociology, General-116-
Category total10192d6-
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation-2--
Cinematography and Film/Video Production-790-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General-15--
Film/Cinema/Media Studies--9-
Fine/Studio Arts, General-35--
Music, General-7--
Category total-1389-
Grand total803,6591,34134
Athletics Participation
  • Sanction Body: NCAA Division I without football
Varsity Men's and Women's TeamsMenWomen
All Track Combined3682
Baseball42
Basketball1616
Beach Volleyball17
Golf98
Soccer2927
Softball28
Swimming and Diving2025
Tennis1213
Volleyball19
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on CollegesAccredited since ((!)01/01/1952)12/12/2023
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's programAccredited (02/01/2000 - 06/30/2012)
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate programAccredited (10/01/1987 - 06/30/2012)
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programsPreaccredited since (04/11/2021)12/31/2024
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levelsAccredited since (11/14/2018)12/31/2023
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsAccredited since (04/21/2004)12/31/2028
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levelsAccredited since (04/21/2004)12/31/2028
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English LanguageAccredited since (04/17/2015)04/17/2030
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health Programs (PHPB) – Baccalaureate only level programs offered outside a school of public healthAccredited since (02/21/2014)12/31/2028
 No Longer Recognized  National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schoolsAccredited since (01/01/1982)TBD
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/133951.
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape7814
d. Fondling357
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault011
i. Burglary431
j. Motor vehicle theft200
k. Arson120
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence020
b. Dating violence3107
c. Stalking131829
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.9125
b. Drug abuse violations1017458
c. Liquor law violations341926
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.702
b. Drug abuse violations944068
c. Liquor law violations470361262
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape7714
d. Fondling237
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault010
i. Burglary411
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson110
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence177
c. Stalking3820
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.011
b. Drug abuse violations282914
c. Liquor law violations1833
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.402
b. Drug abuse violations553054
c. Liquor law violations419321207
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2021-2022
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance:Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 572Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: 111DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 23DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: 47
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution:Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $5,848Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: $5,983DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: $2,353DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: $2,245
RETENTION RATES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREESFull-time students: 75%Part-time students: 50%
Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year202020192018
Default rate0.0%1.6%3.1%
Number in default055100
Number in repayment3,3593,3803,217
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)