Overview

College of Arts and Sciences / College of Arts and Sciences is located in Wilmington, NC, in an urban setting.

Departments & Programs

Department of Anthropology

Department of Biology and Marine Biology

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Department of Communication Studies

Department of Creative Writing

Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences

Department of English

Department of Environmental Sciences

Department of Film Studies

Department of History

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Department of Psychology

Department of Public and International Affairs

Department of Sociology and Criminology

Department of World Languages and Cultures

Graduate Liberal Studies Program

Interdisciplinary Program in Data Science

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Arts (MA)	English
Master of Science (MS)	Mathematics
Master of Science (MS)	Coastal and ocean policy
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Hispanic studies
Master of Science (MS)	Marine biology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Clinical psychology
Master of Science (MS)	Environmental studies
Master of Science (MS)	Chemistry
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Geographic information science
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Science and medical writing
Master of Arts (MA)	History
Master of Science (MS)	Geoscience
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Forensic science: crime scene investigation
Master of Arts (MA)	Film studies
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Creative writing
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	Filmmaking
Master of Arts (MA)	Spanish
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Marine biology
Master of Arts (MA)	Integrated marketing communications
Master of Science (MS)	Biology
Master of Arts (MA)	Psychology
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)	Applied statistics
Master of Arts (MA)	Conflict management and resolution
Master of Arts (MA)	Sociology and criminology

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	211
Doctoral Degrees	2
Other Advanced Degrees	26

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

724

Applied

441

Accepted

306

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

777

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.05%
Black or African American	5.28%
White or Caucasian	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.16%
Asian	1.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.5%
Unknown	2.7%

Gender

Male (35%)

Female (64%)

Faculty

270

Total faculty

Full-time - 270

Part-time - 0

Male (161)

Female (109)

Location & Contact

Address 601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC  28403
United States

Contact Dr. Kemille Moore
Interim Dean
Email: moorek@uncw.edu
Phone: 910-962-7456
Fax: 910-962-3114

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