University of North Carolina-Wilmington

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• 601 South College Road
  Wilmington , NC 28403-5963
  (910) 962-3000
  www.uncw.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Small city

  Enrollment

  13,554

  Full time

  11,793

  Part time

  1,761

  Men full time

  4,863

  Women full time

  6,930

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  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 doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership 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.

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  1%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  2%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  5%

  Hispanic

  3%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  86%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  3%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• University of North Carolina-Wilmington Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $45

  Applied

  8,066

  Admitted

  5,033

  Enrolled

  1,987

  Admitted %

  62%

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Required

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Required

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  84%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  520

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  610

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  540

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  630

  Students submitting ACT

  23%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  21

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  24

• University of North Carolina-Wilmington Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $4,399

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $14,362

  Books and Supplies

  $934

  On-campus room and board

  $6,999

  Off-campus room and board

  $6,999

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  59%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  14% , $3,646 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  19% , $2,140 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  46% , $3,804 on average

• University of North Carolina-Wilmington Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	139	8	0
  Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography	52	10	1
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Accounting	102	56	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	173	47	0
  Business/Managerial Economics	22	0	0
  Finance, General	103	0	0
  Management Information Systems, General	31	0	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	148	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	189	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	7	0
  Computer Science	20	0	0
  Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology Teacher Education	1	0	0
  Chemistry Teacher Education	1	0	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	4	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances	0	0	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation	0	0	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities	9	0	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities	0	0	0
  Educational Administration and Supervision, Other	0	0	0
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	16	0
  Educational/Instructional Media Design	0	12	0
  Elementary Education and Teaching	180	21	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	15	0	0
  French Language Teacher Education	0	0	0
  History Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	19	3	0
  Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	7	0	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	6	0	0
  Music Teacher Education	3	0	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	22	0	0
  Reading Teacher Education	0	25	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	10	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	7	0	0
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other	0	9	0
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	0	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Creative Writing	39	19	0
  English Language and Literature, General	96	17	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  French Language and Literature	6	0	0
  German Language and Literature	0	0	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	26	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Athletic Training/Trainer	4	0	0
  Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	0	8	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	12	0	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	97	0	0
  Public Health Education and Promotion	0	0	0
  Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	20	0	0
  History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  History, General	57	8	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	22	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Mathematics, General	13	10	0
  Statistics, General	0	0	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Gerontology	0	1	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Environmental Science	28	0	0
  Environmental Studies	17	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Health and Physical Education, General	73	0	0
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	31	0	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other	24	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Chemistry, General	56	10	0
  Geology/Earth Science, General	9	5	0
  Oceanography, Chemical and Physical	0	9	0
  Physics, General	4	0	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Psychology, General	167	17	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Public Administration	0	26	0
  Social Work	51	18	0
  Security and Protective Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	83	0	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Anthropology	15	0	0
  Economics, General	9	0	0
  Geography	14	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	64	0	0
  Sociology	43	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Art History, Criticism and Conservation	12	0	0
  Cinematography and Film/Video Production	81	0	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	18	0	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	25	0	0
  Music Performance, General	2	0	0
  Music, General	6	0	0

• University of North Carolina-Wilmington Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  Nov 1st

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  Jan 20th

  Priority application deadline

  Nov 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 15th

  Regular application deadline

  Feb 1st

  Fall application deadline

  Feb 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Feb 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Mar 1st

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  Apr 1st

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  May 1st

• University of North Carolina-Wilmington Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

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  www.uncw.edu/admissions/apply.html

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.uncw.edu/ba/campus_map/index.htm

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  University of North Carolina-Wilmington Military Programs

  ROTC

  No

  Army

  No

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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