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University of North Carolina Wilmington: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of North Carolina Wilmington admits about 64.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1230–1340 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 26–29 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 64.2%
SAT range 1230-1340
Net price $19,570
Graduation rate 71.6%

University of North Carolina Wilmington At a Glance

LocationWilmington, North Carolina
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment14,922
Acceptance Rate64.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)620-680
SAT Range (Math)610-660
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1230-1340
Average SAT (Combined)1287
ACT Range24-29
Average Net Price$19,570/yr
Tuition (In-State)$7,266/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$25,420/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate71.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate88.2%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$61,019
Median Debt at Completion$18,250

How University of North Carolina Wilmington Compares

University of North Carolina Wilmington is more selective than about 70% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 14,922 students, it is larger than about 47% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC — 50% acceptance University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC — 80% acceptance Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC — 82% acceptance North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC — 42% acceptance University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC — 89% acceptance East Carolina University Greenville, NC — 89% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate is about 64.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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

Admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington typically report a combined SAT score between 1230 and 1340 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of North Carolina Wilmington require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of North Carolina Wilmington's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of North Carolina Wilmington?

The average net price reported for University of North Carolina Wilmington is $19,570 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of North Carolina Wilmington's official site.