Overview
North Carolina Wesleyan College is a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The school provides a liberal arts education and operates a main campus in Rocky Mount, NC, and six satellite locations. The college offers several student resources including a First Year Experience course taught by academic advisors. It has an extensive student-run list of clubs and organizations, many of which pertain to religious and spiritual life.
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$14,023
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
955
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $35,586 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $35,586 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,348 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,177
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,349
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,606
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
46%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6008
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,349
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,680,362
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$465,396
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,219
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,695
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$206
Students receiving federal loans
69%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,766
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,814
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2417
Students Applied
155
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
49%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
Average SAT Composite: 955
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,345
Total Number of Undergrads
1,212
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
30
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
25
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
20
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
49%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Battling Bishop
School Colors
navy blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
USA South Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
298
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
North Carolina Wesleyan University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,900
Top 5 Cities
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Washington
Goldsboro
Greenville
Top 5 Employers
North Carolina Wesleyan College
BB&T
Pfizer
Wells Fargo
Cisco
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Information Technology
Sales
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,695
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$206
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