University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,972
Acceptance Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
73%
Annual Tuition
$7,317
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median of $54,967 ten years after entry — 2% above the national median. Acceptance rate 74.0%, average SAT score 1287, in-state tuition $7,317.
At a Glance
Total Students
14,176
Retention Rate
85%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
36%
Median Debt
$19,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,287
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
620–680
SAT Math (middle 50%)
610–660
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
24–29
Institution Overview
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 74%. The university enrolls 14,176 students and has a retention rate of 85%. Over 72% of students graduate. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 36.1% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $44,355. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $46,972, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,967. In-state tuition costs $7,317.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$44k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$55k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of North Carolina Wilmington alumni earn a median salary of $44,355. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $46,972. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $54,967. The median debt for students is $19,500.
The university has a student population of 14,176. The university has a 74% acceptance rate and a 72.5% graduation rate. The university's retention rate is 85%. The in-state tuition is $7,317, and 36.1% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Social Work
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Criminology
Public Health
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Political Science and Government
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Education, General
Chemistry
Accounting and Related Services
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
International/Global Studies
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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Campus Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.