University of North Carolina Wilmington Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
NaN%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of North Carolina Wilmington has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.0%(12,560)
Hispanic
8.5%(1,355)
African American
4.8%(767)
Asian
1.9%(310)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(70)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(17)
Two or More Races
3.5%(554)
Unknown
1.7%(265)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment20,742
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

University of North Carolina Wilmington offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of North Carolina Wilmington has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.8%(5,656)
Women
65.2%(10,601)

Gender Statistics

Men5,656

27% of total enrollment

Women10,601

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of North Carolina Wilmington serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(293)
18-19
34.9%(5,052)
20-21
34.7%(5,034)
22-24
13.6%(1,972)
25+
14.8%(2,143)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.3%(79)
22-24
21.6%(755)
25+
76.1%(2,658)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of North Carolina Wilmington attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(11)

Regional Representation

International11

NaN% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age