University of North Carolina Wilmington SAT scores and admissions
Wilmington, NC · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How UNCW compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #79 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 of 10 in NC.
- Its 64% acceptance rate is more selective than 54% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (630 Math vs 640 Reading and Writing).
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($54,967) are $8,099 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
- Out-of-state students pay $16,875 more per year than in-state students ($24,152 vs $7,277).
What the numbers say about UNCW
- The reported middle 50% spans 110 points, from 1230 to 1340. A planning score near or above 1380 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The reported section midpoints are 640 Reading and Writing and 630 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 64% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 71% completion rate and $54,967 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1230 and 1340. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1380 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1340 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1290 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1230 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
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Below the reported range
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Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to UNCW's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 1150–1420 | 86% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | 1160–1410 | 65% |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | 1200–1370 | 75% |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1170–1400 | 77% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | 1200–1370 | 42% |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | 1190–1390 | 64% |
Questions about UNCW
What SAT score do I need for UNCW?
University of North Carolina Wilmington's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1230–1340, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1380 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is UNCW's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina Wilmington's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 64%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend UNCW?
Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $7,277 and out-of-state is approximately $24,152. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.
Is UNCW test-optional?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of North Carolina Wilmington's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.