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North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804

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Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private institution in Rocky Mount with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,873 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,165.

Established
1956
Motto
Wisdom and Courage through Christian Education
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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78%
Acceptance
—
SAT Avg
1,169
Undergrads
13:1
Student : Faculty
40%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$45,873
Earnings 10yr
$18,165
Avg Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

North Carolina Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,536
Room & Board$12,794
Books & Supplies$300
Total Cost of Attendance$48,263
Average Net Price$18,165
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,574
$30–48K$17,630
$48–75K$17,786
$75–110K$17,785
$110K+$25,749

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,531

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (30)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Negative
  • •65% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,169
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 24%
Black 43%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.4%
Freshman Retention65.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,939
10 Years$45,873

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Battling Bishops

Tennis

History & Fun Facts

  • •The college was officially chartered by the State of North Carolina on October 25, 1956.
  • •Braswell heirs of Rocky Mount, and four years later 92 students enrolled in the first class at North Carolina Wesleyan College.
  • •In 1964, 33 students received their degrees at the college's first Commencement.
  • •In 2015, Wesleyan added its first two master's programs.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham58 mi
RIC Richmond106 mi
CLT Charlotte186 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
New York, NY383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Hartford, CT482 mi · ~13h 55m drive
Providence, RI527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Albany, NY506 mi · ~14h 37m drive
Syracuse, NY493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Rochester, NY493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Buffalo, NY478 mi · ~13h 49m drive
Philadelphia, PA307 mi · ~8h 52m drive
Pittsburgh, PA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA298 mi · ~8h 37m drive
Newark, NJ380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Washington, DC204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Baltimore, MD235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Atlanta, GA406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
Charlotte, NC181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Raleigh, NC51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Miami, FL723 mi · ~20h 53m drive
Orlando, FL558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Tampa, FL621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
Nashville, TN503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
New Orleans, LA826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
Richmond, VA107 mi · ~3h 5m drive
Chicago, IL666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Detroit, MI519 mi · ~15h drive
Minneapolis, MN1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO705 mi · ~20h 22m drive
Kansas City, MO943 mi · ~27h 15m drive
Indianapolis, IN525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Columbus, OH394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Cleveland, OH433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Dallas, TX1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Houston, TX1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive
Austin, TX1219 mi · ~35h 13m drive
San Antonio, TX1285 mi · ~37h 7m drive
Los Angeles, CA2277 mi · ~65h 47m drive
San Francisco, CA2446 mi · ~70h 40m drive
San Diego, CA2243 mi · ~64h 48m drive
Seattle, WA2393 mi · ~69h 8m drive
Portland, OR2406 mi · ~69h 30m drive
Denver, CO1500 mi · ~43h 20m drive
Phoenix, AZ1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1864 mi · ~53h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4831 mi · ~139h 34m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)58 miles
Rental car
87 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
116 min$70-116
Richmond (RIC)106 miles
Rental car
159 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
212 min$127-212

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