University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington is one of the sixteen public 4-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Wilmington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 16,487 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,145 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,866 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 87%). Every year 72% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.UNCW's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,443, and fees were $2,557. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $18,508 and $2,557 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students16,487 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate87% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 153 miles radius of University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Coastal Carolina University
71 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
82 miles away |
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Fayetteville State University
82 miles away |
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East Carolina University
100 miles away |
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Francis Marion University
101 miles away |
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NEWH Nursing Consortium
119 miles away |
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ECPI University - Raleigh
123 miles away |
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North Carolina Central University
134 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
134 miles away |
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Applied Technology Education Campus
153 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2000 - 06/30/2012 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1987 - 06/30/2012 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1185 to 1310 |
| ACT | 23 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $234/credit | |
| In State Students | $234/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $699/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $318/credit | |
| In State Students | $318/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $938/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,530 | $10,530 | $31,455 |
| ADN | 70 | $16,380 | $16,380 | $48,930 |
| BSN | 125 | $29,250 | $29,250 | $87,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $15,900 | $15,900 | $46,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 70% of University of North Carolina Wilmington's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,132 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $569 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $2,829 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $2,745 |
| Federal Student Loans | 50% | $5,407 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $13,022 |
$16,831
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,233 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,818 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,810 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,969 |
| Over $110,000$22,297 |
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Student Population
14,502
Undergrads
1,985
Graduates
10,457
Women
6,030
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
78% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
