University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1230 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 739 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 666 | |
| 3 | Communication and Media Studies. | 210 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 209 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 208 | |
| 6 | Biology, General. | 185 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 132 | |
| 8 | Public Health. | 120 | |
| 9 | Criminology. | 100 | |
| 10 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 94 | |
| 11 | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 87 | |
| 12 | Computer Science. | 86 | |
| 13 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 84 | |
| 14 | Social Work. | 73 | |
| 15 | History. | 62 | |
| 16 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 52 | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, General. | 51 | |
| 18 | Political Science and Government. | 51 | |
| 19 | International/Globalization Studies. | 49 | |
| 20 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 49 |
Showing top 20 of 42 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
University of North Carolina Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 64% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina Wilmington typically score between 1230 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of North Carolina Wilmington cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of North Carolina Wilmington is approximately $20,109 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
4-year graduation rate data for University of North Carolina Wilmington is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
