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 (Algebra I, II, Geometry, and a higher-level course), three units of science (with at least one lab course), two units of social studies, and two units of the same foreign language. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, though competitive applicants often exceed this.
Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional for most programs. Transfer students need 30+ college credits and a 2.5 GPA. Graduate programs have specific prerequisites, including a bachelor’s degree and minimum 3.0 GPA.
