- Acceptance rate: 64% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–680 reading and writing, 610–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $18,606 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of North Carolina Wilmington reported: an acceptance rate of 64% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of North Carolina Wilmington reviews each application.
University of North Carolina Wilmington GPA requirements
University of North Carolina Wilmington requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of North Carolina Wilmington hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of North Carolina Wilmington acceptance rate
University of North Carolina Wilmington admitted 13,101 of 20,393 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 64%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public 4-year university in Wilmington, North Carolina, with 15,254 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of North Carolina Wilmington in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 650 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 630 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| ACT English | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1287 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of North Carolina Wilmington looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of North Carolina Wilmington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,606 a year at University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into the University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of North Carolina Wilmington admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does the University of North Carolina Wilmington require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of North Carolina Wilmington's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of North Carolina Wilmington was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at the University of North Carolina Wilmington?
A lot: University of North Carolina Wilmington requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does the University of North Carolina Wilmington look for?
University of North Carolina Wilmington requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are the University of North Carolina Wilmington's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina Wilmington's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–680 in reading and writing and 610–660 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can I get into the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of North Carolina Wilmington admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of North Carolina Wilmington?
University of North Carolina Wilmington's acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,101 of 20,393 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Yes. University of North Carolina Wilmington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of North Carolina Wilmington?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,606 a year at University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at the University of North Carolina Wilmington if a parent went there?
Yes. University of North Carolina Wilmington considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of North Carolina Wilmington's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North Carolina WilmingtonU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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