University of North Carolina at Wilmington Acceptance Rate
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has an overall acceptance rate of 68.3% for the 2024 application year, with 16,860 applicants and 11,510 accepted. The Early Action and Regular Decision acceptance rates are both 68.3%, with 5,058 and 11,802 applicants, respectively. The waitlist acceptance rate is 36.2%, with 6,722 applicants offered a spot and 2,438 accepted, while historical data shows significant fluctuations in waitlist admissions, such as a mere 4.4% acceptance rate for 2024. Transfer applicants benefit from a high acceptance rate of 82.6%, with an average GPA of 3.717 among the 3,552 applicants.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 16,860
Accepted Applicants: 11,510
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has maintained a consistent overall acceptance rate of 68.3% over the past eight application years, from 2015 to 2022. During this period, an average of 16,860 applicants each year resulted in approximately 11,510 admissions. Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) rates have mirrored this consistency, showcasing the same acceptance rates of 68.3% across both decision rounds, with EA typically comprising about 30% of overall applications. This stability suggests a solid interest in the university and a steady level of competitiveness among applicants.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has an acceptance rate of 36.2% for its wait list in the application year 2024, with 2,438 of the 6,722 wait-listed applicants being accepted. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous years, where acceptance rates were markedly lower: just 4.4% for the Class of 2028 (297 accepted out of 6,758 offered) and a mere 1.4% for the Class of 2027 (90 accepted from 6,541 offered). Historical data from the Class of 2026 shows a 5.9% acceptance rate as well, with 457 accepted from 7,771 offered, highlighting an upward trend in wait list acceptances for 2024. This surge indicates a more favorable position for wait-listed applicants this year.
6722
Offered a Place
2438
Admitted
36.2%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has maintained a robust transfer acceptance rate of 82.6% for the application years 2019 through 2023, consistently accepting 2,934 out of 3,552 applicants each year. This trend indicates a stable admissions landscape for transfer students over the past five years, with an average GPA of admitted students standing at 3.717. The predictability of the transfer acceptance rates reflects UNC Wilmington's welcoming approach towards qualified transfer applicants.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,552
Accepted Applicants: 2,934
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
4
SAT
1220-1370
Math: 600-680
Reading: 620-690
ACT
24-29
Math: 21-26
English: 21-27
Reading: 22-28
Science: 22-28
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 14% |
| Black/African American | 10% |
| Asian American | 8% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 2% |
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