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Public4-Yearmedium campus
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
3.3Good
74%
Open Admissions
73%
Graduation
About University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public four-year institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 14,176 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 74%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 73%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,967 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,472 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
74%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
73%
Enrollment
14,176
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,967
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$7,317
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,985
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,472
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
24 – 28
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
600
Median
630
75th
670
200800
ACT Composite
25th
24
Median
26
75th
28
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$22,985/yr
In-State Tuition$7,317/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,472/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$77,888
10-Year Earnings
$549,670
ROI Multiple
7.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Student Outcomes
73%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$55k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
14,176
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
