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University of North Carolina-Wilmington
College admissions information for University of North Carolina-Wilmington.
General Information
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Contact Information 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5963 www.uncw.edu admissions@uncw.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of North Carolina-Wilmington FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 12,098 (10,955 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 84% under 25, 14% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $45 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 8,820 | 3,302 | 5,518 |
| Percent admitted | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 36 | 40 | 34 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1887 | 97 |
| ACT | 331 | 17 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,160 | $3,694 | $3,626 |
| Out-of-State | $14,095 | $13,405 | $13,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,722 | $6,332 | $6,252 |
| Other | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,777 | $6,332 | $6,200 |
| Other | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $13,882 | $13,026 | $12,878 |
| Off Campus | $13,937 | $13,026 | $12,826 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,160 | $6,694 | $6,626 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $23,817 | $22,737 | $22,588 |
| Off Campus | $23,872 | $22,737 | $22,536 |
| Off Campus with Family | $17,095 | $16,405 | $16,336 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Regional digest: PPD expands presence in Russia (The Wilmington Star-News)
Oct 3 2008
PPD Inc. said this week that it has completed the acquisition of InnoPharm, an independent contract research organization based in Smolensk, Russia.
Oct 3 2008
MARBIONC, a biotechnology development program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Center for Marine Science, has received a second patent for marine-derived substances that may be beneficial in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and asthma.
NOAA Announces New Southeast Marine Weather Web Site
Sep 1 2008
NOAA has launched a one-stop Southeast Marine Weather Internet portal offering marine weather forecasts and real-time coastal wind and water condition information for the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. The portal is the result of a two-year, $579,546 NOAA-funded project implemented within the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association, through the University of North Carolina/Wilmington. The portal is an experimental product developed in cooperation with NOAA’s National W
University of North Carolina, Wilmington Receives $1 Million to ...
Apr 19 2008
University of North Carolina, Wilmington Receives $1 Million to ... PND - Philanthropy News Digest Fri, 04/18/2008 - 23:10 The gift from businessman and former state senator Irwin "Ike" Belk will be used to endow the Irwin "Ike" Belk Distinguished Professorship in UNCW's School of Nursing....
