University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Public
- Research university
University of North Carolina Wilmington: international tuition 23,275 USD per year, one-year total cost 49,352 USD, acceptance rate 64.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
UNCW offers a $2,000-$5,000/year merit scholarship for incoming F-1 undergraduates, considered automatically with the application. Need-based aid and need-blind policy for internationals are not addressed.
Getting in. The school admits 64.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 620–680, Math 610–660, ACT 24–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 49,352 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through CommonApp. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
International tuition is 23,275 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 49,352 USD.
Does University of North Carolina Wilmington offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. UNCW offers a $2,000-$5,000/year merit scholarship for incoming F-1 undergraduates, considered automatically with the application. Need-based aid and need-blind policy for internationals are not addressed.
What English scores does University of North Carolina Wilmington require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
The acceptance rate is 64.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the annual undergraduate tuition for students who are not North Carolina residents, which applies to international students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says this award is considered from the UNCW application and no additional action is needed, so merit review is automatic.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions for international applicants consider ability to pay, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages never mention a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the first-year award needs no separate application, but the form question is not addressed.
Scholarships at this school
Global Student Ambassador ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M
Open only to current F-1 students, so it does not apply to incoming first-year students.
Deadline: March 1st
Incoming Undergraduate Degree-Seeking International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page2,000 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫130M
The award is specifically for undergraduates needing F-1 sponsorship (excluding TABSA and Marmara), so Vietnamese students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
University Scholarship ApplicationIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial secondary school transcripts with certified English translation are required, sent directly by the school.Required
- EssaysiAn essay and short answers are part of the application.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
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- First-year Orientation registration deadline (11:59 p.m.)Other+47 days
- Orientation registration deadlineOrientation+47 days
- Orientation change and refund deadlineOrientation+78 days
- Orientation dateOrientation+85 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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