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IPEDS ID: 199218
OPE ID: 00298400
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-5963
Distance from ZIP:  0.0 miles from 28403
General information:  (910) 962-3000
Website:  www.uncw.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus setting:  City: Midsize
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  13,145 (11,950 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  16 to 1
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Admissionswww.uncw.edu/admissions/
Apply Onlinewww.uncw.edu/admissions/apply.html
Financial Aidwww.uncw.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.uncw.edu/finaid/Calc/npcalc.htm
Mission Statement
  The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in our doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership. Substantial research activity, combined with our hallmark teaching excellence and moderate size, advances distinctive student involvement in faculty scholarship. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, affordable access, global perspectives, and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement in such areas as health, education, the economy, the environment, marine and coastal issues, and the arts.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
8%
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty624232
Instructional624232
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-383
Instructional-383
Research and public service-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-state$4,873$5,322$5,672$6,1999.3%
Out-of-state$15,755$16,421$17,493$18,3024.6%
Books and supplies$934$985$985$9850.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$7,690$7,608$7,900$8,3385.5%
Other$2,463$2,672$2,775$2,9165.1%
Off Campus
Room and board$7,690$7,608$7,900$8,3385.5%
Other$2,463$2,672$2,775$2,9165.1%
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,880$2,880$2,775$2,9165.1%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-state
On Campus$15,960$16,587$17,332$18,4386.4%
Off Campus$15,960$16,587$17,332$18,4386.4%
Off Campus with Family$8,687$9,187$9,432$10,1007.1%
Out-of-state
On Campus$26,842$27,686$29,153$30,5414.8%
Off Campus$26,842$27,686$29,153$30,5414.8%
Off Campus with Family$19,569$20,286$21,253$22,2034.5%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
In-state tuition$3,880
In-state fees$2,456
Out-of-state tuition$15,781
Out-of-state fees$2,456
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment plan
Other alternative tuition planX
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid11,35168%————
Grant or scholarship aid90445%$5,755,674$6,367
Federal grants45023%$2,017,463$4,483
Pell grants44722%$1,739,229$3,891
Other federal grants34017%$278,234$818
State/local government grant or scholarships61131%$2,068,151$3,385
Institutional grants or scholarships72637%$1,670,060$2,300
Student loan aid99550%$5,590,581$5,619
Federal student loans96348%$4,926,808$5,116
Other student loans945%$663,773$7,061
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid15,86350%$37,053,566$6,320
Pell grants3,16227%$13,270,303$4,197
Federal student loans5,63448%$37,099,648$6,585
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$8,792$8,802$9,855
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$2,939$3,876$5,818
$30,001 – $48,000$5,825$6,420$7,556
$48,001 – $75,000$10,322$10,750$9,775
$75,001 – $110,000$14,011$14,657$14,566
$110,001 and more$14,686$15,432$15,894
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment13,145
Undergraduate enrollment11,950
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,522
Graduate enrollment1,195
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 91% Part-time: 9%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 40% Female: 60%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian: 2% Black or African American: 5% Hispanic/Latino: 5% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 83% Two or more races: 2% Race/ethnicity unknown: 2% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 85% 25 and over: 15% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 82% Out-of-state: 17% Foreign countries: 1% Unknown: 1%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 39% Part-time: 61%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants10,3393,6796,660
Percent admitted53%56%51%
Percent admitted who enrolled36%39%35%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2011 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,65183%
ACT65733%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading540620
SAT Math550630
SAT Writing520600
ACT Composite2227
ACT English2127
ACT Math2226
ACT Writing68
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 86% Part-time students: 50%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 53 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 67% Transfer-out rate: 14%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 44% 6-year: 69% 8-year: 70%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 65% Female: 68%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: American Indian or Alaska Native: 57% Asian: 60% Black or African American: 68% Hispanic/Latino: 55% White: 68% Race/ethnicity unknown: 63% Non-resident alien: 33%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorPostgraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General1323--
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography7983-
Category total211113-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting1659--
Business Administration and Management, General50556--
Business/Managerial Economics2---
Finance, General9---
Management Information Systems, General4---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General17---
Category total553115--
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric183---
Category total183---
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General-20--
Computer Science31---
Information Technology0---
Category total3120--
Education
Biology Teacher Education1---
Chemistry Teacher Education1---
Curriculum and Instruction-6--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities4---
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-512-
Educational/Instructional Technology-8-0
Elementary Education and Teaching17115--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education14---
French Language Teacher Education0---
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching213--
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching8---
Mathematics Teacher Education12---
Music Teacher Education2---
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0---
Reading Teacher Education-13--
Secondary Education and Teaching-3--
Spanish Language Teacher Education3---
Special Education and Teaching, General30---
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other-27--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other0---
Category total26780120
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing5423--
English Language and Literature, General10515--
Category total15938--
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature5---
German Language and Literature0---
Spanish Language and Literature212-1
Category total262-1
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer10---
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing-17-1
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other150--
Public Health Education and Promotion36---
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse139---
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy23---
Category total22317-1
History
History, General6021--
Category total6021--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-19--
Category total-19--
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General2017--
Statistics, General2---
Category total2217--
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology-5-1
International/Global Studies0---
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution-0--
Category total05-1
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science36---
Environmental Studies288-1
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management-0--
Category total648-1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General20---
Kinesiology and Exercise Science61---
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General55---
Category total136---
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other22---
Category total22---
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General5714--
Geology/Earth Science, General136--
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical011--
Physics, General5---
Category total7531--
Psychology
Psychology, General22518--
Category total22518--
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy---6
Public Administration-30--
Social Work7520--
Category total7550-6
Social Sciences
Anthropology26---
Criminology93---
Economics, General12---
Geography9--1
Political Science and Government, General76---
Sociology187--
Category total2347-1
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7---
Cinematography and Film/Video Production96---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General17---
Fine/Studio Arts, General22---
Music Performance, General3---
Music, General4---
Category total149---
Grand total2,7154591511
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AAA MenWomen
All Track Combined4758
Baseball35–
Basketball1612
Golf89
Soccer2828
Softball–20
Swimming and Diving3041
Tennis109
Volleyball–14
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges(!)7/1/1952 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels4/21/2004 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels4/21/2004 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1986 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools1/1/1982 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program(!)10/1/1987 - 6/30/2012Resigned
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program2/1/2000 - 6/30/2012Resigned
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession311
Drug law violations31111
Liquor law violations2135
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations034
Liquor law violations002
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible233
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery100
Aggravated assault120
Burglary311618
Motor vehicle theft283
Arson010
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible223
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary201111
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate4.5%
Number in default103
Number in repayment2,273
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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