University of North Carolina Wilmington
NC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 64.7% | 3,109 | 71.6% | 1,301 |
| 2024-2025 | 64.2% | 2,754 | 74.2% | 1,280 |
| 2022-2023 | 68.8% | 2,370 | 74.3% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 68.0% | 2,435 | 71.7% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 68.0% | 2,025 | 73.5% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Appalachian State University
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- East Carolina University
- James Madison University
- University of South Carolina (Columbia)
- College of Charleston
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to University of North Carolina Wilmington — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Delaware
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Drexel University
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
University of North Carolina Wilmington admits 64.7% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
The middle 50% SAT range at University of North Carolina Wilmington is 1240–1350, with a median score of 1301. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1240; students at the 75th percentile scored 1350.
What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
The middle 50% ACT range at University of North Carolina Wilmington is 24–29, with a median of 26.
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
Annual full-time tuition at University of North Carolina Wilmington is $22,597. Room and board is approximately $15,406. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
University of North Carolina Wilmington's 6-year graduation rate is 71.6%. The first-year retention rate is 88.0%.
How many students attend University of North Carolina Wilmington?
University of North Carolina Wilmington enrolls 16,131 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from University of North Carolina Wilmington's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.