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University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,972

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

73%

Annual 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

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

Top 44% in Earnings

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of North Carolina Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 74.0%.