North Carolina Wesleyan University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Rocky Mount, NC that costs an average of $20,318 a year after financial aid, admits 80% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,318
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,264

Private nonprofitSmall city1,214 undergraduates

Cost of North Carolina Wesleyan University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$50,704
Tuition and fees, in-state$37,856
Housing and food (on campus)$13,608
Books and supplies$400
Average net price after aid$20,318

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$26,413
$30,001–48,000$13,100
$48,001–75,000$14,952
$75,001–110,000$19,696
$110,001+$22,017

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with North Carolina Wesleyan University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate80%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,006
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,264
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)35th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants52%
Students with federal loans62%

Majors and programs at North Carolina Wesleyan University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences56$52,855$27,000
Accounting and Related Services36$45,165$28,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations266$44,543$27,000
Marketing26$42,024—
Criminal Justice and Corrections79$39,069$28,767
Psychology63$32,169$28,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness42$31,176$28,126
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs1——
Biological and Physical Sciences———
Biology15——
Chemistry1——
Communication and Media Studies4——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6——
English Language and Literature4——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Health and Medical Administrative Services47—$23,683
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs9——
History5——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8——
Mathematics5——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research5——
Political Science and Government9——
Public Health7——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14——
Religion/Religious Studies6——
Sociology8——
Special Education and Teaching3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services1——
Human Resources Management and Services2——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations92$60,005$29,604
Criminal Justice and Corrections41$53,975$30,519

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte$29,42162%$58,736
Catawba CollegeSalisbury$15,99375%$52,260
Meredith CollegeRaleigh$22,80174%$54,417
Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte$21,39745%$44,849
Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont$25,41675%$53,850
Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory$18,64185%$54,752
Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill$20,44268%$48,185
Methodist UniversityFayetteville$25,76075%$54,558

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About North Carolina Wesleyan University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationRocky Mount, NC
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,214
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitencwu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

North Carolina Wesleyan University admits 80% of applicants.

How much does North Carolina Wesleyan University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $50,704 a year (tuition and fees: $37,856). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,318 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $26,413.

How much do North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,264 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($52,855 a year after graduation).

What is North Carolina Wesleyan University's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.