<p>The <b>University of North Carolina Wilmington</b> (<b>UNCW</b> or <b>UNC Wilmington</b>) is a public research university in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina System and enrolls 17,499 undergraduate and graduate students each year. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
</p><p>Founded on September 4, 1947, Wilmington College opened as a junior college, primarily providing education to World War II veterans. The school became a four-year liberal arts college in 1963, following legislation from the North Carolina General Assembly. In 1969, the school became a university and was renamed as the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Today, the school has three campuses, the main campus located in Wilmington, an extension campus in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and the Center for Marine Science near Myrtle Grove.
</p><p>UNCW opened its doors on September 4, 1947 as Wilmington College. At the time the school operated as a junior college, offering freshman-level courses to 238 students during the first school year, 77% of whom were veterans returning from military service following World War II. Under the control of the New Hanover County Board of Education, Wilmington College earned accreditation from the North Carolina College Conference in 1948 and became a member of the American Association of Junior Colleges. Further accreditation came in 1952 from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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<h3><strong>On-Campus Accommodation</strong></h3>

<p>UNCW offers on-campus accommodation to students at its 13 residential halls with a variety of options like private bedrooms, shared bedrooms among 2-6 students, suite-style apartments,&nbsp;or even private pod-like apartments.&nbsp;All the residential areas are well-maintained with proper hygiene and security facilities.</p>

<h3><strong>Off-Campus Accommodation</strong></h3>

<p>If any student can&rsquo;t get the on-campus accommodation facility by the university by any chance, they can always opt for the off-campus accommodation which the university allows as well. Students can rent any flat or different types of apartments like private apartments, shared apartments, studio apartments, etc. depending on their budget and interest. The average cost of an apartment ranges between 700-900 USD.&nbsp;</p>


<h3><strong>Notable Alumni</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeet_Ulrich">Skeet Ulrich</a>&nbsp;- Actor</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecil_R._Reynolds">Cecil R. Reynolds</a>&nbsp;- Psychologist</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Callahan">Craig Callahan</a>&nbsp;- Professional Basketball Player, MVP of the Czech Republic&#39;s National Basketball League</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Popular Majors/Top Fields of Study</strong></h3>

<p>UNCW offers a wide range of educational programs to its students. The diverse curriculum of the university includes around 55 undergraduate, 35 master&#39;s, and 4 doctoral degree programs. The university also offers the online mode of classes for these programs. There are seven different colleges through which university provides these programs, which are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>College of Arts and Sciences</li>
	<li>Cameron School of Business</li>
	<li>College of Health and Human Services</li>
	<li>Watson College of Education</li>
	<li>Graduate School</li>
	<li>Honors College</li>
	<li>University College</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Student Clubs</strong></h3>

<p>There are over 100student clubs and organizations of different fields of interest like academic, sports, athletic, social and cultural oriented at UNCW&#39;s campus.&nbsp;Any fresher student at the university can easily participate in the events organized by these clubs, or can get a part of these organizations with ease, as the seniors are very welcoming towards the fresher students.</p>


<h3><strong>Summary</strong></h3>

<p>The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a part of the North Carolina University System. The university has its objective of providing research-oriented knowledge with quality teaching. That&#39;s why the university is classified among the&nbsp;&quot;R2: Doctoral Universities &ndash; High research activity&quot;.&nbsp;Providing such research work-based education and such exposure to the subject field, the university holds a remarkable reputation and trust among international students as well. That&rsquo;s one of the reasons, international students from over 56 countries travel abroad to pursue their higher studies.</p>


<h3><strong>Available Scholarship</strong></h3>

<p>Every academic year,&nbsp;the University of North Carolina Wilmington&nbsp;offers financial aid to the majority of its students in form of scholarships and grants. More than 80% of the students, including the international students as well, at the university, receive any form of financial aid to their studying at the university. Some of the popular scholarships offered by the university are:&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>United World Colleges International Youth Scholarships</li>
	<li>The Indian Trust Fellowship</li>
	<li>Civil Society Leadership Award</li>
	<li>SOAR Ambassador Scholarship Program</li>
	<li>TEACH Grant</li>
</ul>


<p>The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a part of the North Carolina University System. So its 661 acres vast campus is also a part of the university system, which also has other 16 campuses in different regions of North Carolina state. The vast campus is connected by designated bike lanes for the easy transportation of students. That&#39;s why the university is among 26 other USA universities group named&nbsp;Bicycle Friendly University&nbsp;by&nbsp;the League of American Bicyclists.&nbsp;The environment of the campus is very bright, vibrant, and diverse which gives out a very unique experience of living and studying at the university. Some of the university campus highlights are:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Randall Library</li>
	<li>Center for Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships</li>
	<li>Center for Teaching Excellence</li>
	<li>Center for Marine Science</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Place Description</strong></h3>

<p>UNCW is located in the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. The campus is located near the region of the Cape Fear riverfront historic downtown. Wilmington is the ninth most populous city of the North Carolina state. With a population of over 115,500, the city has a rich cultural, diverse and vibrant atmosphere. Even the local native warmly welcome the international students.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Important Landmarks</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Battleship North Carolina</li>
	<li>Airlie Gardens</li>
	<li>Poplar Grove Plantation</li>
	<li>Historic District</li>
	<li>Bellamy Mansion Museum</li>
</ul>


<h3><strong>Sector</strong></h3>

<p>The sectors of the profession in which the majority of the students from the University of North Carolina Wilmington&nbsp;get recruited or employed are business management, information technology, arts, nursing and healthcare, journalism, law, etc.</p>


<h3><strong>Weather</strong></h3>

<p>The city of Wilmington, North Carolina&nbsp;has a diverse climate, which makes the summer seasons war, humid and hot. While the winter season is cold, freezing, and windy. The average annual temperature recorded in the area is around 12-13&deg;C.</p>


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In 1977, the university was authorized to offer its first graduate programs at the master's level.

UNCW is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

The university enrolls 17,499 undergraduate and graduate students each year.

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Teaching English as a Second Language Clinical Residency, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Teaching English as a Second Language Specialization, MAT

Recreation Therapy and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Physical Education and Health Specialization, MAT

History, B.A. with Social Studies Teacher Licensure

Tourism, Recreation and Sport and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Environmental Studies and Middle Grades Education Specialization, MS EVS/Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT Dual Degrees

Public Health Studies and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Three-Plus-Two Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering Program

History, B.A.

English, B.A.

History, M.A.

Exercise Science and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

English, M.A.

English, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Creative Writing, MFA

Creative Writing, BFA

Three-Plus-Two Computer Science and Electrical or Computer Engineering Program

Business Administration, Information Systems Concentration, and Computer Science and Information Systems, Bachelor's/Masters Combined Program

Business Administration, Economics Concentration, Finance and Investment Management, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Respiratory Therapy B.S.

Public Health, B.S.

Business Administration and Finance and Investment Management, MBA/MSF Dual Degrees

Business Administration and Business Analytics, MBA/MS BAN Dual Degrees (57 total credit hours)

Business Administration, Finance Concentration, Finance and Investment Management, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration and Business Analytics, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Exercise Science, B.S.

Information Technology and Computer Science and Information Systems, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Science and Medical Writing, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Tourism, Recreation, and Sport, B.A.

Three-Plus-Two Physics and Electrical Engineering Program

Theatre, B.A.

Political Science, B.A. with Social Studies Teacher Licensure

Healthful Living and Fitness Education, B.A.

Film Studies, B.A.

Environmental Sciences, B.S.

Chemistry, B.A. with Teacher Licensure

Psychology and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Music Education, B.M.

Film Studies, M.A.

Environmental Studies, M.S.

Computer Science and Information Systems, M.S.

Computer Science and Information Systems, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Coastal and Ocean Policy, M.S.

Community College Teaching in Early Childhood, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Geology, B.S. or Geosciences, B.A. with Teacher Licensure

Education of Young Children, B.A.

Spanish, B.A. with Teacher Licensure

Spanish, B.A.

Social Work, BSW

Psychology, B.A.

Philosophy and Religion, B.A.

Music, B.A.

Middle Grades Education, B.A.

Marine Biology, B.S.

German Studies, B.A.

French, B.A. with Teacher Licensure

French, B.A.

Clinical Research, B.S.

Chemistry, B.S.

Chemistry, B.A.

Biology, B.A. with Teacher Licensure

Supply Chain Management, M.S.

Spanish Specialization, MAT

Spanish, M.A.

Spanish, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Social Work, MSW

Psychology, M.S.

Middle Grades Education Specialization, MAT

Marine Biology, M.S.

Healthcare Administration, MHA

Finance and Investment Management, M.S.

Environmental Studies and Public Administration, MS EVS/MPA Dual Degrees

Curriculum Studies for Equity in Education Specialization, M.Ed.

Clinical Research and Product Development, M.S.

Chemistry, M.S.

Business Administration (International), MBA

Professional Writing Certificate

Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

eSports Performance, Management, and Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Emergency and Disaster Management, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Clinical Research Operations, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Sociology and Criminology, M.A.

Secondary Education Specialization, MAT

Secondary Education, Bachelor's/Master's Combined Program

Nursing (Nurse Educator), MSN

Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner), MSN

Marine Science, M.S.

Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization, M.Ed.

Instructional Technology, M.S. (Evaluation and Organizational Learning Concentration)

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University of North Carolina Wilmington

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University of North Carolina Wilmington

University of North Carolina Wilmington

#262

Rank

Sep/Feb

Intake

USD 14630

Cost of Living

All Courses

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Master

Master

Master

Bachelor

Master

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