University of North Carolina--Wilmington
Work 601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5963
Work(910) 962-3243
Admissions E-mail: admissions@uncw.edu
Web site: http://www.uncw.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (South)
Universities-Master's (South)
Overview : University of North Carolina--Wilmington
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1947 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 10,989 |
| Setting: | urban |
| Endowment: | $55,418,582 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 2/1 |
| Application fee: | $60 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 58.5% |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $4,966; Out-of-state: $15,848 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | University of North Carolina Wilmington is unique among public comprehensive universities because it offers effective learning environments for undergraduates that integrate teaching and mentoring with research and service at a level that rivals exclusive research institutions of similar size. Students consistently praise the quality of interactions with UNCW's world-class faculty and express strong satisfaction with their overall educational experience. UNCW's strength in the natural sciences, especially biological sciences, chemistry, geological sciences and other disciplines that form the core of our internationally respected niche in marine science, is the result of decades of intentional focus and investment. In the arts and literature, UNCW's high profile programs are film studies and creative writing. The Department of Film Studies takes advantage of the location of UNCW in Wilmington, N.C., the home of Screen Gems Studios, the largest full-service motion picture facility in the United States east of California. The department has evolved from a few film-related courses in various departments to one of the largest majors on campus. The Master of Fine Arts in creative writing is one of the most respected on the East Coast, cited as one of "Five Top Innovative/Unique Programs in Creative Writing" in 2007 by Atlantic Monthly. Degree programs in the School of Nursing, Watson School of Education and Cameron School of Business are designed specifically to serve professional workforce needs in the region. The College of Arts and Sciences stresses applied learning experiences across the liberal arts disciplines to prepare its students to bridge the gap between the classroom and the complex problems of 21st century communities. |
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