Wingate University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,100
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Wingate, North Carolina, Wingate University 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.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Wingate University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wingate University 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.

The retention rate of students at Wingate University is 64% , 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 Wingate University 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
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,170

Cost of attendance at Wingate University 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

$40,170

Cost of attendance at Wingate University 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 Wingate University received on average $33,359 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.

$33,359

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	391	48%	$5,011	$1,959,465
Other Federal Grant	415	51%	$6,689	$2,775,853
State Grant/Scholarships	303	37%	$5,884	$1,782,852
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	790	97%	$27,926	$22,061,911
Total Grant & Scholarships	798	98%	$33,359	$26,620,616

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wingate University 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 Wingate University students is 61.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.6%.

61.0%

asian 87.5% 7 students
African American 58.5% 48 students
white 61.8% 282 students
unknown 66.7% 18 students
hispanic 53.6% 15 students
International Students 61.5% 8 students
Mixed Race 52.1% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Football South Atlantic Conference
Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wingate University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wingate University 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

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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