First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 20, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uncw.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of North Carolina Wilmington course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 161 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 161, 162 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 105+Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 101 + Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 101 | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 001 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STT 215 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC 001 | 3 credits |
Show all 46 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 161 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 161, 162 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 105+Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 101 + Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 101 | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 001 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 105 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STT 215 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC 001 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN 222 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN 221 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HST 103, 104 | 6 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 102 | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | HST 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GGY 101 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPN 201 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSC 001 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARH 201 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 106 | 3 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 101 | 3 credits |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 102 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFN 130 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC (students with a BC score below 3 but AB subscore 3 or higher) | 3 | MAT 161 | 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHN 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Comp. Gov | 3 | PLS 230 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | Art 111 | 3 credits |
| English Language/Comp | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature/Comp | 3 | ENG 110 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science/Studies | 3 | EVS 001 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRH 201 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Literature (both exams) | 4 | FRH 201, 202 | 6 credits |
| French Literature | 4 | FRH 201, 202 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 201, 202 | 6 credits |
| History (U.S.) | 4 | HST 105, 106 | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITN 201 | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN 102, 201 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory with Subscores | 5 | MUS 111, 112, MUSL 111, 112 | 6 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 101, 102 | 8 credits |
| Physics C Elec/Mag | 3 | PHY 202 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 201 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MAT 160 | 5 credits |
| Research | 3 | Information Literacy | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | Information Literacy | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Literature (both exams) | 4 | SPN 202, 302, 303 | 9 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPN 201 | 3 credits |
| US Gov./Politics | 3 | PLS 101 | 3 credits |
Source: uncw.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 775 |
| Business Administration and Management | 665 |
| Psychology | 299 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 184 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 173 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 158 |
| Environmental Science | 110 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 99 |
Show the other 44 majors
| Computer Science | 94 |
| Criminology | 93 |
| Public Health | 89 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 88 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 85 |
| Social Work | 73 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 45 |
| History | 43 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 39 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 38 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 36 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 36 |
| English Language and Literature | 34 |
| Creative Writing | 34 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Information Technology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 28 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 28 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 21 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 |
| Mathematics | 19 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 14 |
| Engineering, Other | 13 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 13 |
| Computer Graphics | 12 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 9 |
| Economics | 9 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 5 |
| Statistics | 5 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #22 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi, Sigma Alpha Omega
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
11% of men in fraternities · 12% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Wilmington, NC
480,522 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Wilmington International (ILM)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
37 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
36°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
45 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,550 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of Mount Olive69 mi
- Coastal Carolina University72 mi
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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