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68.8%Acceptance
$7,317Tuition
14,176Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,967Earnings
#9 in North CarolinaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,317
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,985
Average Net Price
$19,472
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,605
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,605
Books & Supplies
$1,130
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,052
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
62.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
36.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,837
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,891
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,377
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,374
$110,001+ $25,018

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $21,052 sticker price at UNC Wilmington. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,837 annually after aid, while those from households earning over $110,000 pay $25,018. Over four years, costs range from roughly $47,000 to $100,000 depending on family income. The school keeps expenses manageable for a coastal university known for marine science programs.

Graduates typically leave with $19,500 in debt, translating to $207 monthly payments. With median earnings of $54,967 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 4.5% of income. Only 36% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford costs without borrowing heavily. In-state students get the best financial deal here, making up 86% of enrollment and paying just $7,317 in tuition before aid.

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