Rocky Mount, NC

North Carolina Wesleyan University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Rocky Mount, NC.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
North Carolina Wesleyan University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

80% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,856 applied, 1,489 accepted, and 261 enrolled in North Carolina Wesleyan.
167 men and 94 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $35,586 for undergraduate programs and $12,700 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 0.14% compared to last year at North Carolina Wesleyan University.

Financial Aid

1,093 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $22,901.
For freshmen, 244 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $29,177.

Student Population

A total of 1,419 students enrolled North Carolina Wesleyan in 2025.
By gender, 641 men and 778 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,262 undergraduate and 157 graduate students.

37 Major Programs

  • 7 programs through online
  • 3 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of North Carolina Wesleyan is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 35%.
The retention rate is 59% for full-time and 59% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
42%
Transfer-out Rate
35%
Retention Rate
59%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 161 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for North Carolina Wesleyan and the average faculty salary is $59,329. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 313 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $51,499.
Number of Faculties
161
Average Faculty Salary
$59,329
Number of Staffs
313
Average Staff Salary
$51,499

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries