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North Carolina Wesleyan University

North Carolina Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Rocky Mount, nc. Founded in 1956, North Carolina Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,262 undergraduates
$35,536 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into North Carolina Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 80.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.21
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! North Carolina Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Accounting and Related Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,536
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,794
Books & supplies $300
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $50,830
Average financial aid package $12,524
Estimated cost $38,306 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,536
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,794
Books & supplies $300
Other expenses $2,200
Cost of attendance* $50,830
Average financial aid package $12,524
Estimated cost $38,306 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? North Carolina Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,262, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,419

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
37%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
34%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At North Carolina Wesleyan University, students love their Refuge Campus Ministry. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
2529855100
www.ncwu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Refuge campus ministry

Cheer and dance

Bishop gaming association (esports)

Disc golf association

Impact wesleyan business society

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about North Carolina Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is North Carolina Wesleyan University?

North Carolina Wesleyan University is located in Rocky Mount, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University? 

The acceptance rate for North Carolina Wesleyan University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for North Carolina Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for North Carolina Wesleyan University students was 3.21.

How much does it cost for 4 years at North Carolina Wesleyan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at North Carolina Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $203,320.

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