Wilmington, NC
Roughly 74 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 74% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,287 | 8,697 | 2,342 | 65% |
| 2020 | 13,633 | 9,266 | 2,025 | 68% |
| 2021 | 15,792 | 10,736 | 2,435 | 68% |
| 2022 | 16,860 | 11,605 | 2,370 | 69% |
| 2023 | 17,370 | 12,856 | 2,701 | 74% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,865 of 11,467 women and 3,991 of 5,902 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of North Carolina Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 74% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,856 of 17,370 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 74 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
17,370 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,701 enrolled.
No. University of North Carolina Wilmington is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 74% — it has become less selective.