University of North Carolina Wilmington Admissions Information

74%
Acceptance Rate
$80
Application Fee
17,370
Total Applicants
21%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of North Carolina Wilmington has a 74% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. University of North Carolina Wilmington has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

74%

Moderately Selective

Application Volume

17,370

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

21%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of North Carolina Wilmington has a 74% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $80. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of North Carolina Wilmington evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$80

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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High School Class Rank
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington. About 7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,220 to 1,360. Additionally, about 16% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 24 to 28.

SAT Scores

7% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1220 โ€“ 1360

Reading and Writing

200

800

620 โ€“ 690

Math

200

800

600 โ€“ 670

ACT Scores

16% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

24 โ€“ 28

English

1

36

23 โ€“ 28

Math

1

36

23 โ€“ 28

Admission Statistics

17,370 students applied to UNCW. Of those, 74% were accepted (12,856 students). Of these 12,856 accepted students, 2,701 chose to enroll.

17,370

Total Applicants

12,856

Students Admitted

2,701

Students Enrolled

74%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
17,370
Admitted
12,856
Enrolled
2,701