GENERAL INFO
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Office of Admissions
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 962-3243
admissions@uncw.eduwww.uncw.edu
School Colors:
Teal,
Navy and
Gold
Mascot: Sammy the Seahawk
Motto: Discere Aude “Dare to Learn”
Rankings
- For the 12th consecutive year, ranked among the top ten public Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges”
- Ranked 7th among all NC universities and 2nd among NC public universities in the Forbes 2008 list of America’s Best Colleges
- Included in the 2010 edition of Fiske Guide to Colleges, an exclusive, independent publication profiling the best and most unique schools in the nation.
- Recognized as a “2010 Best Southeastern College” by the Princeton Review
- One of the 25 “Best Values” among public universities in the nation, and one of the top three in North Carolina, according to Kiplinger’s Personal finance.
- Included in G.I. Jobs 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools, recognizing the top 15% of military-friendly schools nationally
Degrees Offered
- 73 baccalaureate concentrations
- 30 post baccalaureate degree concentrations
- 2 doctoral programs (marine biology and educational leadership)
Financial Aid
To get general information on financial aid and the cost of attendance please click here: Financial Aid
STUDENT INFO
- Total Enrollment: 12,413
- Undergraduate: 11,197
- Graduate: 1,216
- Freshman Population: (Female 62%/Male 38%)
- Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1
- Average class size: 21
- First-year retention rate 85%
- Popular majors: Management and Leadership, Marine Biology, Nursing, Psychology and Education.
Minority Population: 15% (based on admitted students in 2009)
- African American 23%
- American Indian or Alaskan Native .3%
- Asian or Pacific Islander .2%
- Hispanic 37%
- White 85%
- International <1%
- Multiracial 19%
STUDENT LIFE
UNCW enhances the richly diverse fabric of our campus community through dozens of programs and services. Cultural events and activities are a natural part of the UNCW experience. Just imagine what you will learn by participating in them and what you can teach others about your own heritage. Get involved, and get more out of your education with our student organizations, campus activities, mentoring experiences, service learning trips and much more…
Diversity & Inclusion
www.uncw.edu/diversity
- Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion
- Upperman African American Cultural Center
- Women’s Studies & Resource Center
- Centro Hispano
- Multicultural Affairs Office
- LGBTQIA Resource Office
- Global Perspectives Initiative
- Diversity Calendar
Multicultural student clubs and organizations
Cultural Organizations
- Asian Student Association
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Barazuka – The Brazillian Club
- Gospel Choir Voices of Praise
- Indian Culture Association
- International Student Organization
- Mi Gente at UNCW
- Muslim Students’ Association
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
- PRIDE (People Recognizing Individual Differences Exist)
- SALINA for Women
Multicultural Fraternities & Sororities
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
- Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
ARTS INFO
Arts
UNCW Presents ; School of Music, Cultural Arts
ATHLETIC INFO
Athletic Home
NEW Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Robert “Buzz” Peterson
NEW Head Women’s Basketball Coach: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
FACULTY INFO
- Full-time faculty 587
- Full-time minority faculty 79
- Student-faculty ratio 16:1
- Average Class Size 21
FACILITY INFO
STUDY ABROAD
UNC Wilmington offers a world of education abroad opportunities. Students can choose from more than 500 programs in over 50 countries!
Some country opportunities include:
- Austria
- Barbados
- Ghana
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Poland
- Russia
- Scotland
- and many more...
Important Links
UNC Wilmington encourages the use of our electronic application through
SeaLevel.
If you do not yet have a
SeaLevel account, click this link above to create an account and apply online today.
Community of Scholars (Programs of Distinction)
- The Honor Scholar Program
The Honor Scholars Program at UNCW attracts and retains academically talented students, offering a powerful learning experience by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and independent work skills and by developing a community of honors scholars on campus…The vision of the program is to encourage and support life-long learning, including a global perspective.
- Teaching Fellows (Scholarship Program)
The Teaching Fellows Program is designed for those who are ready to take on the challenge of teaching and are enthusiastic about building a better future for themselves and others through education.
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Seahawk Admissions Network for Diversity (SAND)
SAND members work with the UNCW admission staff in recruiting future UNCW students. By leading campus tours, high school visits, and other recruitment events, students use their unique leadership skills to encourage minority students to pursue a college education at UNCW. Contact the Office of Admissions for details (910) 962-3243.
- Need 2 Lead (N2L)
UNCW student leaders mentor high school juniors wanting to make a difference in their communities. The hallmark of the program is helping students create and organize a service project. UNCW mentors inspire vision and provide direction and accountability for students implementing their project in their communities.
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T.E.A.M. Receptions (Taking Embracing and Accepting Multiculturalism)
UNCW admissions and financial aid staff as well as SAND members coordinate a special high school visit for seniors. T.E.A.M. Programs allow for a celebration of the richness of diversity as part of the UNCW educational experience. Contact the Office of Admissions for details (910) 962-3243.
Student Picture & Quote
“I chose to attend UNC Wilmington because I knew it had a rigorous chemistry program with professors who go above and beyond their expectations. The campus environment is enticing and provides a home-like feeling. It provides the feeling of a small university on a big campus, a rare find indeed!” – Montwaun Y. ’10 Greensboro, NC Chemistry