Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.3k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,317
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,985
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,605
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,605
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,922
Net price (after aid)$19,472
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,837
$30k – $48k$13,891
$48k – $75k$18,377
$75k – $110k$23,374
$110k+$25,018
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,967
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants24%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
71%
Freshman Retention
85%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
71% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.3k
below avg
Out-of-state
$23k
below avg
Net price
$19.5k
Pell
24%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryPhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityWeb Development
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
74%
SAT range
1220 - 1360
ACT range
24 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University of North Carolina Wilmington located?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington is approximately 74%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,317 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of North Carolina Wilmington?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington reports total enrollment of approximately 17,669 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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