Overview
Student Population
| Location | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Online | ncwc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,358 prospective students applied, and 1,598 were granted admission. Of those admitted 259 enrolled in the school. 1,470 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 250 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $32,400 plus fees of $350. North Carolina Wesleyan College is ranked 835 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
North Carolina Wesleyan College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
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Ratings
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North Carolina Wesleyan College is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for North Carolina Wesleyan College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#835 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#477 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#14 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#78 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 850/980 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Other Fees | $350 |
| Room and Board | $11,476 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,726 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 41% |
| Psychology | 15% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199209 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina Wesleyan College.
Current students may use the North Carolina Wesleyan College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.