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North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,318
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $49,264
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit college in Rocky Mount, NC with 1,214 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $20,318 per year ($26,413 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,264 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,417
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,884
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What North Carolina Wesleyan University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPANot considered
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $50,704
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $37,856
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$26,413
- $30–48k$13,100
- $48–75k$14,952
- $75–110k$19,696
- $110k+$22,017
Get a personal estimate with North Carolina Wesleyan University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $49,264
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,214
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 52%
- White20%
- Hispanic3%
- Black36%
- Asian1%
North Carolina Wesleyan University FAQ
What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?+
North Carolina Wesleyan University admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to North Carolina Wesleyan University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,417 students applied to North Carolina Wesleyan University and 1,884 were admitted; 250 enrolled.
Does North Carolina Wesleyan University consider legacy status?+
No. North Carolina Wesleyan University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does North Carolina Wesleyan University require an essay?+
North Carolina Wesleyan University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $50,704 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,318.
What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 199209 · How we use this data
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