Wingate University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Wingate, NC that costs an average of $21,511 a year after financial aid, admits 91% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,511
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,646

Private nonprofitLarge suburb2,668 undergraduates

Cost of Wingate University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$59,650
Tuition and fees, in-state$41,686
Housing and food (on campus)$11,566
Books and supplies$2,250
Average net price after aid$21,511

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,118
$30,001–48,000$18,897
$48,001–75,000$19,998
$75,001–110,000$22,724
$110,001+$27,298

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate91%
Average SAT1,111
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)510–610
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)500–600
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$48,419
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,646
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)14th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,000
Typical monthly loan payment$261 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants48%
Students with federal loans50%

Majors and programs at Wingate University

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

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing42$80,791$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations71$57,628$25,688
Finance and Financial Management Services52$56,367$21,665
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication50$50,297$19,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27$46,295—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19$44,564—
Education31$42,972$27,000
Human Services53$42,899$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections53$42,150$22,750
Marketing36$39,175—
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology15$37,915—
Biology107$35,222$25,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness143$33,880$25,300
Psychology129$33,302$24,250
Accounting and Related Services39——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology1——
Chemistry15——
Communication and Media Studies4——
English Language and Literature10——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs———
History6——
International Business4——
Journalism9——
Law———
Mathematics12——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9——
Music11——
Non-Professional Legal Studies———
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management9——
Philosophy and Religious Studies6——
Political Science and Government18——
Public Health10——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Sociology7——

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions116$109,457$140,412
Business Administration, Management and Operations64$78,281—
Accounting and Related Services19$65,241—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness91$44,302$18,500
Educational Administration and Supervision6——
Public Health12——
Social Work———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision24$96,415—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions146$69,660$118,746

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration148$103,463$192,371
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$77,557$138,513

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision20——

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek$25,05787%$59,026
Davidson CollegeDavidson$15,06013%$89,297
Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs$21,15077%$53,543
University of Mount OliveMount Olive$18,92776%$54,851
Methodist UniversityFayetteville$25,76075%$54,558
High Point UniversityHigh Point$41,01975%$73,547
Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory$18,64185%$54,752
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem$28,16522%$104,443

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About Wingate University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWingate, NC
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates2,668
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitewingate.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Wingate University's acceptance rate?

Wingate University admits 91% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,111 on the SAT.

How much does Wingate University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $59,650 a year (tuition and fees: $41,686). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,511 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,118.

How much do Wingate University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,646 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($80,791 a year after graduation).

What is Wingate University's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.