# North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, NC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/north-carolina-wesleyan-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 80% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,417 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,884 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $50,704 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,318 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $26,413 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,100 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,952 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,696 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,017 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,214 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 45% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,264 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 (FY2024) |

## What North Carolina Wesleyan University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Not considered
- High school GPA: Not considered
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 199209. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology