Coastal North Carolina research university acclaimed for marine biology, coastal engineering, nursing, and creative writing near Wrightsville Beach.
- Admit rate
- 68%
- Moderately selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1190–1330
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $5,256
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.80
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1190 and 1330.
Popular majors
- Center for Marine Science & Coastal OceanographyMath & Natural Sciences
- Business Administration & ManagementBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Computer Information SystemsComputer Science & AI
- Health Sciences & NursingBiology, Health & Pre-Med
Highlights
- Distinguished faculty mentorship and undergraduate research opportunities in Center for Marine Science & Coastal Oceanography
- Competitive merit scholarships and generous institutional financial aid awarded to incoming undergraduates
- Close-knit collegiate atmosphere in Wilmington, NC fostering lifelong alumni relationships and community pride
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