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Wingate University
Wingate, NCprivate nonprofitwingate.edu
Acceptance
91%
SAT 25–75
1010–1210
Avg net price
$20,748
Earnings (10 yr)
$52,649
Graduation rate
46%
Admit rate has ranged 83%–89% over the last 5 years. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Wingate University is a private liberal arts school in North Carolina with a near-open admissions policy (91% acceptance rate) and a tight-knit campus culture. Known for its strong programs in biology, exercise science, and business, Wingate offers a blend of pre-professional training and traditional liberal arts—with 73% of students living on campus and Division II athletics dominating social life. While its sticker price hits $63K, 75% of first-years receive need-based aid, and graduates report solid mid-career earnings.
Admission requirements
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Required
- High school transcript
- Grade point average
- College-prep program
- TOEFL (non-native English)
Considered (not required)
- Class rank
- Test scores (SAT/ACT)
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
More details
- Undergrad enrollment
- 2,668
- In-state tuition
- $41,636
- Out-of-state tuition
- $41,636
- Athletics
- NCAA Division II (22 teams)
- Acceptance Rate
- 91.1% (2024)
- Notable Program
- PA School (100% grad rate in recent cohorts)
- 6-Year Grad Rate
- 65%
- On-Campus Housing
- 73% of undergrads
- Most Popular Majors
- Biology, Exercise Science, Business
Outcomes & value
Outcomes & value
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $52,649
- Value (earnings ÷ net price)
- 2.5×
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Reducing loan balance (3 yr)
- 60%
- Pell (lower-income) share
- 53%
- First-generation share
- 29%
- Endowment / student
- $50,444
Financial health
2.2 / 3.0Meets the federal financial-responsibility standard
U.S. Dept. of Education Financial Responsibility Composite Score (FY2022-23). Scale −1.0 to 3.0; ≥1.5 meets the standard. Reported for private nonprofit & for-profit institutions only — public universities are state-backed and not scored, so this is a stability signal, not a ranking.
Top-earning majors
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$56,867
- Marketing$39,369
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$38,289
- Business Administration, Management and Operations$38,289
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$37,671
Campus & location
Campus safety
- On-campus violent crimes (2024)
- 5
- Per 1,000 students
- 1.87
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Climate
- Pleasant days / yr
- 112
- Summer high
- 88°F
- Winter low
- 39°F
- Annual rain
- 46.6"
- Annual snow
- 1.5"
- Natural-hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Deep dive — research, future-scholar output & economic mobility
Research output
- Institutional h-index
- 71
- Scholarly works
- 1,380
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Economic mobility
- Mobility rate
- 1.2%
- Bottom → top quintile
- 18%
- From bottom quintile
- 7%
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Quick answers
- What is the acceptance rate at Wingate University?
- Wingate University's acceptance rate is approximately 91% (Wingate, NC), based on the most recent figures we compiled from public and primary sources.
- What SAT score do you need for Wingate University?
- Admitted students at Wingate University typically score 1010–1210 on the SAT (the middle-50% range). Scores outside this band are still admitted, especially with strong applications.
- How much does Wingate University cost?
- At Wingate University, the average net price (after aid) is about $20,748 per year. Actual cost varies with financial aid and residency.
- How many undergraduates attend Wingate University?
- Wingate University enrolls approximately 2,668 undergraduate students.
- Where is Wingate University located?
- Wingate University is located in Wingate, NC.
Admissions
Wingate’s admissions process leans accessible, with a 91.1% acceptance rate (2024) that reflects its focus on potential over perfection. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 18-24 on the ACT and 500-600 on SAT Math, though the school is Test-optionalA policy where you choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores. If you don't, the rest of your application carries more weight.. Only 8% of applicants had a 4.0 GPA or higher, suggesting grades aren’t the sole deciding factor. Wingate accepts the Common App and emphasizes a Holistic admissionsA review that weighs the whole applicant — grades, essays, activities, and context — rather than relying on test scores and GPA alone.—unofficial test scores can even be used for admission decisions.
Academics
With 36 majors and a curriculum that skews practical, Wingate’s most popular programs include biology, psychology, exercise science, and sport management. The business school draws praise for its personalized attention, though some alumni note mixed career outcomes. Unique offerings like a and provide niche pathways. Graduate programs are limited but include four doctoral options, with the PA program boasting a in recent cohorts (albeit with an 11% attrition rate in one year).
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