University of North Carolina Wilmington
Admissions
Interested in attending University of North Carolina Wilmington?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of North Carolina Wilmington, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNC Wilmington accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 22,358 people applied and 14,472 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of North Carolina Wilmington:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of North Carolina Wilmington, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of North Carolina Wilmington by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UNC Wilmington considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- State Residency
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Grades
19% of freshmen who attended UNC Wilmington were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
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Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of North Carolina Wilmington. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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