Wingate University
Founded in 1896 - Wingate University is a comprehensive, independent and growing university located in Wingate, NC, just 25 minutes from Charlotte, NC. At Wingate, students blend in-class learning with out-of-class application and have a life-changing educational experience. With 35 undergraduate majors and 10 pre-professional programs, you’ll have plenty of options to find your passion and explore new interests at Wingate. Our students strive to exceed expectations and make a difference in the world. Our close-knit campus community and nurturing faculty provide an ideal environment in which students can learn and become difference makers. With our commitment to experiential learning, you can expect to develop leadership skills, secure an internship, study abroad, volunteer for community organizations and more.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
12%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1044
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,396
Total Number of Undergrads
2,510
Classroom Sizes
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $41,731 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,731 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,676 |
| Books and Supplies | $2250 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
82%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$36,262
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,333
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,721
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,513
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$243
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
navy blue and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
South Atlantic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Greensboro
Raleigh
Atlanta
Hickory
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
53%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,700
What Students Are Saying
Wingate University is an excellent place to pursue a higher education. The slogan here at Wingate is, Faith, Knowledge, Service. As I student here, I am happy to say that I am enjoying my professors and classes, I'm helping out within the community, and I have been given many amazing opportunities that I'm sure other schools cannot compete with.
Celeste from Wingate, NC
Wingate University is a private university in Wingate, North Carolina home of the bulldogs. Wingate University was founded in 1896. It has more than 2,500 students.
Satisfied Student
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