Wingate University: Review & Facts

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

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Wingate University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,400 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1896 and is the only school located in Wingate, North Carolina.

Wingate University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Wingate University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Wingate University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Education, Pharmacy, Biology, and Management. 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Wingate University is relatively low at 69% (close to North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Wingate University is below average: 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wingate University is pretty decent - 15:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $40,800 a year. The additional fees at Wingate University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $100; this totals $40,900 annually.

Read the details about Wingate 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
86%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 20,292 applications were submitted and 17,482 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wingate University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Wingate University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wingate University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Wingate University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $6,800 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Wingate University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wingate University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wingate University
301 E. Wilson Street
Wingate, North Carolina
28174-0159, USA
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