University of North Carolina Wilmington

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Student Body

University of North Carolina Wilmington has 18,848 total students. 15,254 are undergraduates and 3,594 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at UNC Wilmington over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at UNC Wilmington:

Gender

More women than men attend University of North Carolina Wilmington. In the undergraduate class, 62% are women and 38% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at University of North Carolina Wilmington as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

University of North Carolina Wilmington is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact University of North Carolina Wilmington to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.