UNCW Description

For students willing to dive in intellectually, the University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a perfect environment for learning and living, one that is dynamic, demanding and engaging. Approximately three-fourths of freshmen surveyed said UNCW was their first choice.

Watson School of Education classroom At UNCW, passionate and engaged teaching, learning and research matter. Students consistently praise the quality of their interactions with faculty and express satisfaction with their overall educational experience. The faculty culture emphasizes teaching and mentoring, incorporating research as an important component of the undergraduate learning experience and a service to the state. International experiences are encouraged through study abroad programs and language and culture studies on campus.

UNCW offers bachelor’s degrees in 52 majors, 35 master’s degrees, a Ph.D. in marine biology, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership. For the eleventh year, UNCW is among the top 10 public master’s universities in the South by U.S.News & World Report. The 2009 ranking was sixth. Among both public and private institutions in the South, UNCW is 14th out of 121 institutions. U.S. News also placed UNCW fifth on its first-ever list of "up-and-coming" master's universities in the South.

Whether you are a Southeastern North Carolina native or brand new to our area, the University of North Carolina Wilmington welcomes you to our beautiful, dynamic campus. UNCW offers a wealth of classes, lectures, camps, and events guaranteed to pique your curiosity regardless of your age or interests.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Seahawks

Website

www.uncw.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,873

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,755

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

12,413

UNCW Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
11,311
Freshman Class
2,073
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
12,413

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
91%
Graduate
9%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
84%
Out-of-State
16%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
84%
Latino
3%
Other
7%

Students State Origin

North Carolina
84%
Maryland
2%
Virginia
2%
New Jersey
1%
New York
1%
Other
10%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%