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North Carolina Wesleyan College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 826
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 28%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, North Carolina Wesleyan College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

North Carolina Wesleyan College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, North Carolina Wesleyan College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at North Carolina Wesleyan College is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North Carolina Wesleyan College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,371

Cost of attendance at North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,371

Cost of attendance at North Carolina Wesleyan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at North Carolina Wesleyan College received on average $25,442 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,442
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 140 60% $5,013 $701,865
Other Federal Grant 140 60% $5,498 $769,682
State Grant/Scholarships 114 49% $5,400 $615,656
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 205 87% $21,911 $4,491,825
Total Grant & Scholarships 231 98% $25,442 $5,877,163

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Carolina Wesleyan College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 40.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.9%.

40.3%

  • African American 24.4% 29 students
  • white 62.0% 49 students
  • unknown 47.2% 25 students
  • International Students 39.5% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football USA South Athletic Conference
  • Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Carolina Wesleyan College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Carolina Wesleyan College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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