University of North Carolina Wilmington acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UNC Wilmington's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UNC Wilmington acceptance rate by year
14,472 of 22,359 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 64.2% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 22,359 | 14,472 | 64.7% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 20,393 | 13,101 | 64.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 17,370 | 12,856 | 74.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 16,860 | 11,605 | 68.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 15,792 | 10,736 | 68.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 13,633 | 9,266 | 68.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 13,287 | 8,697 | 65.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 13,117 | 8,034 | 61.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 11,677 | 7,767 | 66.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 10,443 | 7,493 | 71.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 11,444 | 6,976 | 61.0% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UNC Wilmington deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UNC Wilmington's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions On or around January 20
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions On or around March 15
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UNC Wilmington
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What UNC Wilmington weighs
From section C7 of UNC Wilmington's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essays
Important
- Class rank
- Activities
- Character
- State residency
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
UNC Wilmington waitlist
1,897 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, and 4 were admitted from it.
Cost
What UNC Wilmington costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UNC Wilmington's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UNC Wilmington's 64.7%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UNC Wilmington admissions
What is UNC Wilmington's acceptance rate?
UNC Wilmington admitted 14,472 of 22,359 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 64.7%. That is up from 64.2% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UNC Wilmington test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. UNC Wilmington is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are UNC Wilmington's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check UNC Wilmington's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UNC Wilmington?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1240–1350 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 6.9% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1350 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of North Carolina Wilmington Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UNC Wilmington first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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