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Overview |
UNCW | |||
Location | Wilmington, NC | |||
Setting | Midsize City | |||
Enrollment | 17,843 | |||
Type | Public 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #377 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | uncw.edu | |||
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Costs |
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Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | |||
Room & Board | $12,120 | |||
Avg Net Price | $18,709 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 56% |
Admission |
UNCW | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 16,860 | |||
Admitted | 11,605 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | |||
Enrolled % | 20.4% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
Applicant Competition | Low | |||
ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
SAT Range | 1220/1370 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | |||
Graduation Rate | 67% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCW | |||
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% Men | 34% | |||
% Women | 66% | |||
Racial Diversity | Low | |||
HBCU | No | |||
% White | 78% | |||
% Black | 5% | |||
% Hispanic | 7% | |||
% Native American | 1% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 3% | |||
% International | 1% | |||
% Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
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% In-State | 80% | |||
% Out-of-State | 19% | |||
Campus |
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Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
Daycare Facility | No | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/