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University of North Carolina at Wilmington Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at University of North Carolina at Wilmington look for in an applicant?

Assess your admission prospects at University of North Carolina at Wilmington by studying the statistics from their latest freshman classes.

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What Admissions Stats Mean to You

UNCW Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Less Selective
Acceptance Rate 68%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 15,792
Accepted 10,736
Enrolled 2,426

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Applicants: Men - Women  35 to 65
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Accepted: Men - Women  32 to 68
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Enrolled: Men - Women  33 to 67
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Average Test Scores

About 8% of students accepted to UNCW submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 670. Math scores were between 600 and 660.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of North Carolina at Wilmington  ( 610 to 670 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of North Carolina at Wilmington  ( 600 to 660 )
200
800

UNCW received ACT scores from 19% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 24 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for University of North Carolina at Wilmington  ( 24 to 28 )
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