University Of North Carolina-Wilmington

The University of North Carolina, Wilmington, also known as UNCW, was established on September 4, 1947, as Wilmington College. It enrolled 250 students in its first year. On July 1, 1963, Wilmington College gained the status of a senior college. It became the University of North Carolina at Wilmington on July 1, 1969. UNCW offers more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and approximately 30 master degree programs. UNCW is divided into the following academic units:

• Cameron School of Business
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Graduate School
• School of Nursing
• Watson School of Education

There is an active Greek life at UNCW. Some of the fraternities and sororities are Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Lambda Theta Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Alpha Omega, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Zeta, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Chi Omega, and Phi Mu.

The men and women athletic teams of UNCW are known as the Seahawks and compete in the NCAA Division I. The university is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art, nutrition and exercise therapy, business and management, religion and philosophy, conservation and resource management, therapy and counseling, and science.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 12,180 in 2007-2008 (11,494 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: UNC Wilmington participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

UNC Wilmington provides on-campus housing for 3,481 of its 11,494 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Colonial Athletic Association for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 126 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 118 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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