University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · Public

Acceptance rate
64%
Average SAT
1,287
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
14,922
In-state tuition
$7,277
Out-of-state tuition
$24,152
Avg net price
$20,109
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1230 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.739
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.666
3Communication and Media Studies.210
4Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.209
5Psychology, General.208
6Biology, General.185
7Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.132
8Public Health.120
9Criminology.100
10Natural Resources Conservation and Research.94
11Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.87
12Computer Science.86
13Film/Video and Photographic Arts.84
14Social Work.73
15History.62
16Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.52
17English Language and Literature, General.51
18Political Science and Government.51
19International/Globalization Studies.49
20Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.49

Showing top 20 of 42 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?

University of North Carolina Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 64% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington typically score between 1230 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of North Carolina Wilmington is approximately $20,109 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?

4-year graduation rate data for University of North Carolina Wilmington is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.