North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC • private • III | USA South Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,523 • Total: 1,772

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC
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Website

www.ncwu.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 702 (46.1%) • Female: 821 (53.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	7	0.5%
Black/African American	601	39.5%
Hispanic/Latino	48	3.2%
White	332	21.8%
Two or More Races	57	3.7%
International	177	11.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

77.9%

1,884 admitted from 2,417 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

40.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

28.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

65.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

25.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$48,684

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $34,936

Room & Board

$13,348

Books & Supplies

$400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$16,114
$30,001-48,000	$14,020
$48,001-75,000	$16,017
$75,001-110,000	$20,403
$110,001+	$22,379

Students Receiving Pell Grants

88%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$19,111

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

USA South Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$20,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$20,000/yr

9 automatic scholarships (17 total)

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Common questions about North Carolina Wesleyan University

What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

North Carolina Wesleyan University accepts 78% of applicants, from 2,417 applications.

How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University cost?

Tuition and fees are $34,936. Families earning under $30,000 pay $16,114 on average after aid.

Does North Carolina Wesleyan University require SAT or ACT scores?

North Carolina Wesleyan University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's graduation rate?

40% of students graduate within six years.