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Home > North Carolina Colleges > Wilmington Colleges > University of North Carolina - Wilmington

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
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    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.
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    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 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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,0475,0198,066
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
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,66184%
ACT ® Exam46223%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading520610
SAT ® Math540630
SAT ® Writing500590
 
ACT ® Composite2124
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math2025
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving46%14%30%19%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,804$3,646$1,983$2,140
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.4%2.8%2.7%
Number in Default705950
Number in Repayment2,0402,0631,841
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
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
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-1115-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography-4281
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-8250-
Business Administration and Management-17545-
Business Economics-21--
Finance-119--
Management Information Systems-18--
Marketing and Marketing Management-177--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies----
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences----
Computer Science-33--
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education-3--
Chemistry Teacher Education----
Curriculum and Instruction--10-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities----
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances----
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation----
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities-7--
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other----
Educational Leadership and Administration--18-
Educational and Instructional Media Design--5-
Elementary Education-1934-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-9--
French Language Teacher Education----
History Teacher Education----
Kindergarten, Preschool Education-5--
Mathematics Teacher Education-12--
Music Teacher Education-2--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-16--
Reading Teacher Education--16-
Secondary Education--6-
Spanish Language Teacher Education-8--
Special Education and Teaching-6--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--15-
Middle School Education-201-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing-3518-
English Language and Literature-7518-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies-159--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-6--
German Language and Literature----
Spanish Language and Literature-26--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-5--
Family Practice Nurse--2-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-10--
Nursing-73--
Therapeutic Recreation-21--
 
History
History-506-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies--33-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-139-
Statistics-1--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-36--
Environmental Studies-24--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other-25--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-3211-
Geology, Earth Science-66-
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical--7-
Physics-6--
 
Psychology
Psychology-16918-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--22-
Social Work-4015-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-60--
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management-25--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies-98--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-12--
Economics-4--
Geography-11--
Political Science and Government-42--
Sociology-27--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation-9--
Cinematography and Film, Video Production-68--
Drama and Theatre Arts-13--
Fine Studio Arts-22--
Music-6--
Music Performance----
 
 
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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien590.5%
American Indian920.8%
Black6565%
Asian2042%
Hispanic3613%
White10,31585%
Unknown4934%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18660.5%
Ages 18-193,54329%
Ages 20-213,95832%
Ages 22-242,39720%
Ages 25-291,1049%
Ages 30-344123%
Ages 35-392522%
Ages 40-492992%
Ages 50-651421%
Age Over 6570.06%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,8431,75687
Faculty Status66762839
Tenured Faculty3253232
Graduate Assistants352-352
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service58154338
Primarily Instruction57854236
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial7575-
Other Professionals42541411
Technical and/or Paraprofessional76272438
Clerical And Secretarial31128625
Skilled Crafts60591
Service and/or Maintenance1431385
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,732,940$784,946$947,994
Ratio (%)100%45%55%
 
Participants
All Athletes451203248
Unduplicated Athletes337160177
Baseball3333-
Basketball271413
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)20985124
Golf19910
Soccer572631
Softball16-16
Swimming and Diving (Combined)592732
Tennis1798
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$70,647$46,904
Assistant Coaches-$28,862$22,276
 
Coaches
All Coaches502426
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving (Combined)633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students65%
 
By Gender
Male60%
Female68%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien29%
American Indian50%
Black56%
Asian70%
Hispanic69%
White65%
Unknown56%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less42%
5 Years62%
6 Years65%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related34
Drug Related89
Liquor Related817
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related33
Liquor Related46
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape23
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary2237
Vehicle Theft97
Arson13
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary2227
Arson12
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