University of North Carolina Wilmington

Common Data Set 2020-21

Acceptance Rate

68.0%

Applications

13,633

Admitted

9,266

Enrolled

2,019

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$54,967
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
71%
6-year completion
Average net price
$20,109
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$19,500
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction452fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Andy
Last Name:Mauk
Title:Associate Provost
Office:Institutional Research and Planning
Phone:(910) 962-3520
Email Address:mauka@uncw.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
Address Information
Main Phone Number:(910) 962-3000
WWW Home Page Address:www.uncw.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number:(910) 962-3243
Admissions Email Address:admissions@uncw.edu
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents18196210
Hispanic/Latino14510901133
Black or African American, non-Hispanic59620660
White, non-Hispanic16461122411393
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic75959
Asian, non-Hispanic26253278
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic11212
Two or more races, non-Hispanic80578589
Race and/or ethnicity unknown43296316
Total20251432814650
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees883
Post-master's certificates12
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship24
Doctoral degrees, professional practice14
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort50942212252156
Did not persist0000
Final cohort50942212252156
Completed in less than four years2542497351238
Completed in less than five years7758175310
Completed in less than six years7102037
Total completers3383179301585
Six-year graduation rate66.4%75.1%75.9%73.5%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort46840210651935
Did not persist2103
Final cohort46640110651932
Completed in less than four years2342286181080
Completed in less than five years6758149274
Completed in less than six years951529
Total completers3102917821383
Six-year graduation rate66.5%72.4%73.4%71.6%
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate84.1%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied48838750Not reportedNot reported
Admitted32016065Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled7401279Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported1279Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time15Not reportedNot reported
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:752
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:213
Number of wait-listed students admitted:116
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT40.7825
ACT61.31241
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing590660Not reported
SAT math570650Not reported
ACT composite2327Not reported
ACT math2126Not reported
ACT English2127Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8007.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69963
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59929.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8008
SAT Math: 600-69949.9
SAT Math: 500-59941.4
SAT Math: 400-4990.7
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Composite: 1400-16003
SAT Composite: 1200-139963.6
SAT Composite: 1000-119933.4
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3611.7
ACT Composite: 24-2952.5
ACT Composite: 18-2335.8
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class22
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class46
Percent in top half of high school graduating class91
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class9
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:80
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9923
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7412
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.497
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.243
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:80
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month02
Application closing date (fall): Day01
Priority Date: Month11
Priority Date: Day01
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied10732377Not reported3450
Admitted9332109Not reported3042
Enrolled5811372Not reported1953
Application for Admission
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants: N/A
Fall Closing Date: Month03
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Notification Date: Month05
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day01
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Fall Notification Date: Day01
Spring Notification Date: Day01

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)14%
Percent of males who join fraternities16%
Percent of females who join sororities11%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing94%
Percent who live off campus or commute6%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)11%
Percent of males who join fraternities11%
Percent of females who join sororities9%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing26%
Percent who live off campus or commute74%
Percent of students age 25 and older19%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)23
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district44434443
Tuition: in-state44434443
Tuition: out-of-state1850818508
Tuition: nonresident1850818508
Required fees27382738
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies113011301130
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation181018101810
Other expenses433143314331

Financial Aid

8 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients902583
Average institutional non-need grant427538571262
Athletic grant recipients492231
Average athletic grant10208122744589
Reporting Year
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$19,110,559
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$7,983,216
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$12,465,605
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,714,527
Total Scholarships/Grants$41,273,907
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$19,898,415
Federal Work-Study$816,133
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$20,714,548
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$28,726
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,295,727
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,018,917
Total Scholarships/Grants$3,343,370
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$32,147,329
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$32,147,329
Parent Loans$13,651,631
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$2,741,637
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates2330122832138
Applied for need-based aid19488782943
Determined to have financial need12386713796
Awarded any aid12006492688
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid10075381533
Awarded need-based self-help aid8634789402
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid457172251
Need fully met14562623
Average percentage of need met444531
Average financial aid package942596025418
Average need-based scholarship or grant624263673769
Average need-based self-help award335042023662
Average need-based loan3290Not reportedNot reported
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program10275626038
Federal loan programs10005421299
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programs419125
Private student loans1961127538
Financial Aid Reply
Students must reply by (date): Month05
Students must reply by (date): Day01
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Common Data Set 2020-2021

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty725Not reported1165
Members of minority groups107Not reported148
Females383Not reported659
Males342Not reported506
Nonresidents66874
Doctorate or other terminal degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Master's, but not terminal master's116Not reported365
Bachelor's degree3Not reported17
Unknown or other highest degree088
Stand-alone graduate/professional programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students14,789
and ____ faculty872

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservation124%Not reported3.2%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalism242%Not reported6.1%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciences130%Not reported3.3%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Education167%Not reported4.2%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics42%Not reported1.1%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
English102%Not reported2.6%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciences275%Not reported7%
Mathematics and statistics37%Not reported0.9%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreation229%Not reported5.8%
Philosophy and religious studies15%Not reported0.4%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciences83%Not reported2.1%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Psychology222%Not reported5.6%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social services76%Not reported1.9%
Social sciences241%Not reported6.1%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing arts173%Not reported4.4%
Health professions and related programs920%Not reported23.4%
Business/marketing752%Not reported19.1%
History43%Not reported1.1%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bachelors

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