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University of North Carolina - Wilmington (UNCW)
- 601 South College Road
- Wilmington, NC 28403
- OPEID College Code: 00298400
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- General Phone: (910) 962-3000
- Chancellor: Rosemary Depaolo
- Website: www.uncw.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 12,180
- College Alias: UNCW, UNC Wilmington
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNCW Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uncw.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,047 | 5,019 | 8,066 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,892 (62%) | 3,141 (63%) | 5,033 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 842 (45%) | 1,145 (36%) | 1,987 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,661 | 84% |
| ACT ® Exam | 462 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 500 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNCW Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 14% | 30% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,804 | $3,646 | $1,983 | $2,140 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Number in Default | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,040 | 2,063 | 1,841 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,399 | $4,160 | $3,694 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,362 | $14,095 | $13,405 |
| Books and Supplies | $934 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,999 | $6,722 | $6,332 |
| Other Expenses | $2,431 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,999 | $6,777 | $6,332 |
| Other Expenses | $2,431 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,431 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,763 | $13,882 | $13,026 |
| Out of State | $24,726 | $23,817 | $22,737 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,763 | $13,937 | $13,026 |
| Out of State | $24,726 | $23,872 | $22,737 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,764 | $7,160 | $6,694 |
| Out of State | $17,727 | $17,095 | $16,405 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,180 Undergraduate: 11,026 Graduate: 1,154
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,973 Female: 7,207
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,570 Female: 6,456
- Graduate Gender Male: 403 Female: 751
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,392 Part-Time: 1,788
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,966 Part-Time: 1,060
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 426 Part-Time: 728
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 59 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 92 | 0.8% |
| Black | 656 | 5% |
| Asian | 204 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 361 | 3% |
| White | 10,315 | 85% |
| Unknown | 493 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 66 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,543 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,958 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,397 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,104 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 412 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 252 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 299 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 142 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,843 | 1,756 | 87 |
| Faculty Status | 667 | 628 | 39 |
| Tenured Faculty | 325 | 323 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 352 | - | 352 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 581 | 543 | 38 |
| Primarily Instruction | 578 | 542 | 36 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 75 | 75 | - |
| Other Professionals | 425 | 414 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 762 | 724 | 38 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 311 | 286 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 60 | 59 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 143 | 138 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,215 (500) | $72,715 (289) | $62,052 (211) |
| Professor | $90,306 (120) | $91,103 (95) | $87,277 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $72,307 (131) | $73,721 (83) | $69,863 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,484 (168) | $60,197 (84) | $60,770 (84) |
| Lecturer | $44,486 (78) | $42,556 (25) | $45,396 (53) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $109,779 (43) | $111,185 (34) | $104,464 (9) |
| Professor | $114,514 (33) | $116,730 (25) | $107,590 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $94,150 (10) | $95,782 (9) | $79,459 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,926 (543) | $74,637 (323) | $63,010 (220) |
| Professor | $91,037 (153) | $92,021 (120) | $87,459 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $72,643 (141) | $74,176 (92) | $69,764 (49) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,484 (168) | $60,197 (84) | $60,770 (84) |
| Lecturer | $44,486 (78) | $42,556 (25) | $45,396 (53) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,732,940 | $784,946 | $947,994 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 451 | 203 | 248 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 337 | 160 | 177 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 209 | 85 | 124 |
| Golf | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Soccer | 57 | 26 | 31 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 59 | 27 | 32 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $70,647 | $46,904 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $28,862 | $22,276 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 29% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 56% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 17 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 27 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
