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
Website

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

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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