Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
20,393 applied, 13,101 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
$19,570 a year in-state
Out of state: about $37,724 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,004.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$11,568
$30,000–$48,000
$11,726
$48,000–$75,000
$14,444
$75,000–$110,000
$20,775
over $110,000
$26,500
Sticker, in-state
$28,004
In-state, with aid
$19,570
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $25,420 a year, against $7,266 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $18,154 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is University of North Carolina Wilmington due?
Not checked yet
We haven't checked University of North Carolina Wilmington's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of North Carolina Wilmington need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of North Carolina Wilmington's fall 2027 rule yet. University of North Carolina Wilmington didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate?
64% for fall 2024: 13,101 of 20,393 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1230 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,444 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,004.
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of North Carolina Wilmington is $25,420 a year, against $7,266 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $19,570 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $18,154 tuition gap gives about $37,724 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of North Carolina Wilmington's graduation rate?
71% of students finish within six years and 56% within four (IPEDS).
