To be eligible for undergraduate admission at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), applicants must complete a rigorous high school curriculum, including four units of English, math, science, and social studies. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, though competitive applicants often exceed this. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional for some programs but may strengthen applications.
Transfer students need at least 30 college credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL (71+) or IELTS (6.0+). Graduate programs have varying requirements, including a bachelor’s degree, letters of recommendation, and program-specific prerequisites.
