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University of North Carolina Wilmington Nursing Programs

University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, NC. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of North Carolina Wilmington Rankings

University of North Carolina Wilmington is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 24	State — North Carolina
Overall Quality	#30 of 248	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#260 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is University of North Carolina Wilmington?

Contact details for University of North Carolina Wilmington can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
Phone:	9109623000
Website:	www.uncw.edu/
Admissions:	www.uncw.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uncw.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of North Carolina Wilmington?

You can apply to University of North Carolina Wilmington online at: www.uncw.edu/admissions/apply.html

University of North Carolina Wilmington is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of North Carolina Wilmington

Here’s what University of North Carolina Wilmington considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of North Carolina Wilmington?

University of North Carolina Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 64%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

5% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 680. Math scores were between 610 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1230 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington ranged between 24 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of North Carolina Wilmington vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,787	4,100	60%
Women	13,602	9,000	66%

Can I Afford University of North Carolina Wilmington?

The average net price after aid at University of North Carolina Wilmington is $19,472. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,443
In-State Fees	$2,834
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,318
Out-of-State Fees	$2,834
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,277
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$24,152

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at University of North Carolina Wilmington receive some form of financial aid (2,694 students).

About 50% of students at University of North Carolina Wilmington receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,448 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,505.

Student Loan Debt

36% of University of North Carolina Wilmington undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,385 per year.

University of North Carolina Wilmington Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,485 students enrolled at University of North Carolina Wilmington. University of North Carolina Wilmington is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 14,176 undergraduate students at University of North Carolina Wilmington, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of North Carolina Wilmington undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	297
Black or African American	581
Hispanic	1,290
White	11,071
American Indian/Alaska Native	70
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	28
Two or More Races	467
Non-Resident	240

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of North Carolina Wilmington are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	2,402
Virginia	50
Maryland	47
Pennsylvania	39
New Jersey	37

Additionally, approximately 1.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of North Carolina Wilmington Graduate Student Diversity

3,493 of University of North Carolina Wilmington’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of North Carolina Wilmington, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of North Carolina Wilmington graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	97
Black or African American	405
Hispanic	265
White	2,256
American Indian/Alaska Native	24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	108
Non-Resident	90

Online Learning at University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

8,134 undergraduate students at University of North Carolina Wilmington took at least one online class — of those, 1,714 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 294 students took at least one online class and 2,589 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of North Carolina Wilmington has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.