North Carolina Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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North Carolina Wesleyan University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,340 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1956 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

North Carolina Wesleyan University will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
32
North Carolina Wesleyan University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at North Carolina Wesleyan University is relatively low at 66% (close to North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at North Carolina Wesleyan University is low - 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at North Carolina Wesleyan University is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - $34,000 a year. The additional fees at North Carolina Wesleyan University beyond tuition are approximately $400; this comes to a total of $34,400 a year.

Read the details about North Carolina Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,379 applications were submitted and 1,628 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

North Carolina Wesleyan University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at North Carolina Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
North Carolina Wesleyan University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Carolina Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
North Carolina Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $5,500 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at North Carolina Wesleyan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, North Carolina Wesleyan University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Carolina Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
27804, USA
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