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$7,277
per year
In-State Tuition
69%
Acceptance Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
UNC Wilmington is a coastal university known for marine biology, nursing, business, film studies, and education programs along the scenic Cape Fear coast.
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5 exams
15 credits
$3,639 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$5,822 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$10,188 saved
28 of 32 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $23,044potential savings
Technology & Computer Science
Arts & Communications
Business & Finance
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
9
Sports
6
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,778
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,967
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $243 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $3,639
8 exams
24 credits
Save $5,822
14 exams
42 credits
Save $10,188
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$3,639 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$5,822 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$10,188 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County
Control
Public
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