UNCW ranked among the best… again

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The University of North Carolina Wilmington finished in the top 20 for colleges in the south and for veterans.

UNCW was ranked 16th in the “Best Regional Universities” list published by U.S. News and World Report. UNCW also maintained its top 10 position among public universities in the region for more than five years, ranking 6th on this year’s list.

For the first time, the university was also ranked in the top 20 in the “2016 Best Colleges for Veterans” by the same group. It was placed 4th in that list.

This most recent ranking is the latest in a recent list of accolades. It’s been called one of the “Best Southeastern” schools, a College of Distinction, one of the 30 Most Beautiful Coastal College Campuses, and many other similar lists for great places to advance an education.