The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public comprehensive university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and artistic achievement, and service. Through the College of Arts and Sciences, the professional schools, and the graduate school, the university seeks to stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking, and thoughtful expression in a broad range of disciplines and professional fields. Of prime importance is the university’s commitment to undergraduate teaching. The humanities, the arts, the natural and mathematical sciences, and the behavioral and social sciences comprise the core of the undergraduate curriculum. Graduate programs at the master’s level and a doctoral program in marine biology complement the undergraduate curriculum. The university considers scholarly practice, research, and creative activities essential for effective learning.
UNCW encourages public access to its educational programs and is committed to diversity, international perspectives, community and regional service, and the integration of technology throughout the university. It strives to create a safe and secure environment in which students, faculty, and staff can develop interests, skills, and talents to the fullest extent. UNCW seeks to make optimum use of available resources and to celebrate, study, and protect the rich heritage, the quality of life, and the environment of the coastal region in which it is located.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
520
600
SAT Math
540
610
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
21
25
ACT English
20
24
ACT Math
20
25
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$3,694
$4,160
$4,399
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$13,405
$14,095
$14,362
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$934
Room and board (on campus)
$6,332
$6,722
$6,999
Room and board (off campus)
$6,332
$6,777
$6,999
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (910) 962-3177
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 59%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,646
State/Local Grants: $1,983
Institutional Grants: $2,140
Student Loans: $3,804
