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UNC Wilmington is in Wilmington, North Carolina. Wilmington is a small city. The school is a public institution. UNC Wilmington issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science.
Not all applicants to UNC Wilmington are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 530 to 610 in 2005.
The most successful professors at UNC Wilmington are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 11,839 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at UNC Wilmington attend part-time. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Colonial Athletic Association athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Carolina - Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
General Phone: (910) 962-3000
Admissions Phone: (910) 962-3243
Financial Aid Phone: (910) 962-3177
http://www.uncw.edu
UNC Wilmington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 611 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 562 | speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, creative writing, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 327 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, teacher education, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, reading teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Science | 281 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, geology, oceanography, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 169 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 107 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, recreational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 98 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Family And Social Work | 67 | social work, public administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 55 | cinematography |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 36 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 33 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 10 | music, music performance |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for UNC Wilmington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,206 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 317 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, UNC Wilmington had a total enrollment of 11,839 students (10,768 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 80% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
UNC Wilmington offers campus housing for 2,360 of its 10,768 (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 | 8,700 | 5,217 | 60% | 1,897 | 36% |
| Men | 3,267 | 1,890 | 58% | 741 | 39% |
| Women | 5,433 | 3,327 | 61% | 1,156 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (910) 962-3243
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,694 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,405 |
| Room and board | $ 6,332 |
| Room charge | $ 3,974 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,438 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
UNC Wilmington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (910) 962-3177
UNC Wilmington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 190 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 76 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $92,249 | 7 | $84,265 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $85,206 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $89,897 | 9 | $82,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 89 | $76,565 | 24 | $72,520 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 76 | $62,191 | 38 | $56,360 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 76 | $52,763 | 55 | $50,996 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $37,578 | 44 | $38,721 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $42,555 | 5 | $44,178 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 263 | $62,366 | 167 | $51,862 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 93 | 210 |
| Track | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 54 | 64 | 118 |
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
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
Physics Teacher Education
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
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
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 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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