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The University of North Carolina Wilmington, or UNCW, is a public university located in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was established in the year 1947. The University offers over 70 undergraduate degree programs and over 25 master degree programs. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UNCW’s athletics department has both men and women sports teams that participate in a variety of sports. The teams are nicknamed the Seahawks. They are a member of the NCAA's Division I and take part in the Colonial Athletic Association.
The main campus of UNC Wilmington is in Wilmington, NC (a small city). The school is a public school. UNC Wilmington offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science and conservation and resource management.
UNC Wilmington does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 540 or more.
UNC Wilmington offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, UNC Wilmington had 12,180 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. UNC Wilmington makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at UNC Wilmington belong to the Colonial Athletic Association for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public comprehensive university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and artistic achievement, and service. Through the College of Arts and Sciences, the professional schools, and the graduate school, the university seeks to stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking, and thoughtful expression in a broad range of disciplines and professional fields. Of prime importance is the universityÆs commitment to undergraduate teaching. The humanities, the arts, the natural and mathematical sciences, and the behavioral and social sciences comprise the core of the undergraduate curriculum. Graduate programs at the masterÆs level and doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership complement the undergraduate curriculum. The university considers scholarly practice, research, and creative activities essential for effective learning.
UNCW encourages public access to its educational programs and is committed to diversity, international perspectives, community and regional service, and the integration of technology throughout the university. It strives to create a safe and secure environment in which students, faculty, and staff can develop interests, skills, and talents to the fullest extent. UNCW seeks to make optimum use of available resources and to celebrate, study, and protect the rich heritage, the quality of life, and the environment of the coastal region in which it is located."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
General Phone: (910) 962-3000
http://www.uncw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 687 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 522 | speech and rhetoric, English, history, creative writing, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 356 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, physical education teaching, teacher education, math teaching, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Science | 235 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, geology, oceanography, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 187 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 111 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, recreational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 98 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 77 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 68 | cinematography |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 60 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 31 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics, statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Medicine | 10 | health professions, gerontology |
| Music | 6 | music, music performance |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UNC Wilmington in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,268 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 348 | 28 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 4 |
In 2007, UNC Wilmington had a total enrollment of 12,180 students (11,083 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 82% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
UNC Wilmington offers campus housing for 3,481 of its 11,083 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,066 | 5,033 | 62% | 1,987 | 39% |
| Men | 3,047 | 1,892 | 62% | 842 | 44% |
| Women | 5,019 | 3,141 | 63% | 1,145 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,399 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,362 |
| Room and board | $ 6,999 |
| Room charge | $ 4,298 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 934 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,431 |
Financial Aid:
UNC Wilmington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298400)
UNC Wilmington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 213 | 77 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 83 | 89 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 54 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 25 | $116,730 | 8 | $107,590 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $95,782 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $111,185 | 9 | $104,464 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 95 | $91,103 | 25 | $87,277 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 83 | $73,721 | 48 | $69,863 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 84 | $60,197 | 84 | $60,770 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 25 | $42,556 | 53 | $45,396 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 289 | $72,715 | 211 | $62,052 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 126 | 118 | 244 |
| Track | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 80 | 128 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNC Wilmington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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